Whether I am doing a day hike or trekking to the top of Mount Whitney, there are times when I forget where I am for a time. My mind wanders to countless places, even if I am walking through some of the greatest scenery in the world.

What are three things I think (daydream) about when I am walking in my Altra Olympus trail runners?

1. I replay places and events from previous distance treks.
2. I take a musical journey with a favorite playlist on my AirPods (I only do this on day hikes.).
3. I replay something else from my life, sometimes a regret. (I try not to do this.)

In an article on The Trek website, Emma Ramsey asked eight thru-hikers to list three things they think about on the trail.

Unwell (trail name), in photo, above, from Topeka, Kansas, listed these:

1. Interesting things about the insects she sees on the trail. The ins and outs of butterfly lives.
2. How crazy it is that trail angels are so willing to help when we are willingly homeless.
3. Excitement for the future/replaying the past.

Click on the link to read the lists from the other seven trekkers.

What would be on your list?