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minus-squaresatans_methpipe@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up10·4 months agoIf I can average 1.5km/hr with gear at 9hr/day this hike will take 4.5 years.
minus-squareSaledovil@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up7·4 months agoYeah, it is. Average walking speed is like 4 - 5 km/h. 30km/day is a good marching speed. So, 2.4 years, assuming 30km a day, 6 days a week.
minus-squaresatans_methpipe@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·4 months agoIt’s probably on the low end. Gear weight, elevation change, rough terrain, and breaks will affect overall speed.
minus-squareAlaknár@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up1·4 months agoThat’s an average over the 9 hours, so including breaks.
If I can average 1.5km/hr with gear at 9hr/day this hike will take 4.5 years.
1.5km/h is super slow, no?
Yeah, it is. Average walking speed is like 4 - 5 km/h. 30km/day is a good marching speed. So, 2.4 years, assuming 30km a day, 6 days a week.
It’s probably on the low end. Gear weight, elevation change, rough terrain, and breaks will affect overall speed.
That’s an average over the 9 hours, so including breaks.