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Hey Reddit!

After reading about mwalsh555's shitty situation (so sorry that happened to you!!!), I thought I'd post something positive about someone I met on here.

A Redditor and I got to chatting about hiking and what not, and made some last-ish minute plans to venture up to the White Mountains together.  Well, he needed a ride from one trail to another, and I was looking for an experienced hiking buddy, seeing as how I'm a relative newb (I've hiked casually, but now I'm getting serious).

Anyways, new Redditor friend, a seasoned thru-hiker of the Long Trail and avid AT hiker, paced to me and my puppy.  He was beyond supportive, instilling confidence in me and my 5 month old baby dog.  I felt comfortable enough to let her go off-leash for the majority of the way, and he helped me boost her over massive rocks/ledges as we ascended a 4,000 footer.  

We made it to the top, despite me setting us back at a slightly slower pace than he would normally go at.  Despite my profuse apologies and worry/nervousness about being the weakest link, he did nothing but support me the entire hike.  He was a plethora of hiking knowledge, gifted me a sweet ultralight homemade cooker/burner, and is letting me use his old trekking poles to see if they're comfortable/something I want to purchase.

Awesome hike, awesome guy.

Thanks for everything, Mike!!! Hope you had an awesome rest of your trek along the Presidential Traverse.

That makes 2/48 White Mountain 4,000 footers for me and the pup!
<bot>: There are nice Redditors out there, too, don't lose faith!  Ascended a 4,000 footer with a seasoned hiker I met on here - made a new friend and had a great experience.