What Was Wainwright Thinking? My Mungrisdale Meltdown 🏔️☕
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Written by The_Obese_Hiker
What Was Wainwright Thinking? My Mungrisdale Meltdown 🏌️
Ever stood on a hill and thought, why the hell am I here? That was me on Mungrisdale Common - a hill so uninspiring, it made me question all my life choices… including the one where I became a sarcastic hiking blogger who sells mugs.
But let’s backtrack a bit. Because this one’s got bogs, bafflement, and a brutal honesty check you won’t find on any glossy walking blog.
The Build-Up: Peak Bagging Pressure 📋
I’d been ticking off Wainwrights like a smug human spreadsheet. But then I hit Mungrisdale Common - the awkward cousin no one invites to the party. Barely a summit, barely a view, and barely dry underfoot.
Yet there I was, wading through swampy nothingness, grumbling to myself and picturing a hot brew in one of my enamel mugs.
I could’ve been in the pub. Instead, I’m ankle-deep in regret.
The Slog: Every Step a Mistake 💩
Imagine walking uphill into a headwind while being shouted at by your own internal monologue. That was me.
Every part of this boggy non-summit had me doubting why I chose hiking as a hobby - and business.
But you know what? Somewhere between the swamp and the screaming knees, I remembered: this is exactly why I do it.
Because if you can survive Mungrisdale Common, you can survive anything.
The Lesson: It’s Not Always About the View 🏔️
There are hills that steal your breath in a good way - then there’s Mungrisdale, which just steals your soul. But it also gives you grit.
And maybe a bit of that is what Wainwright saw too - not a stunning peak, but a stubborn little hill that tests your patience and reminds you what you’re made of.
So next time you're slogging through your own metaphorical bog, remember: even the worst hills have a summit. (Sort of.)
Gear That (Actually) Helps 📅
Want to make the suffering slightly more tolerable? These helped:
✅ Waterproof Hiking Socks - My Amazon Picks
✅ My trusty enamel mugs for mid-walk morale boosts: See the whole mug collection here ☕
✅ Ceramic mugs for when you’re back home and need to emotionally recover: Shop Ceramic Mugs
✅ For sarcastic summit survivors: The 'Wainwright Wanker' Mug
Wanna Feel Seen? 👀
Ever hiked a pointless hill and wanted a medal (or at least a brew)? Let me know over on Facebook or tag your pain on Instagram. Misery loves company.
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