Some years ago, I led a SC outing up Yosemite Falls. Two of the regular hikers were very fond of discussing words/meanings/etymology whilst on the trail. Knowing they were coming, I packed my Webster's New World, 2nd. College edition along, as it only weighs 4 lbs., as opposed to my 20 lb. OED.
We reached the top, pulled up a rock with a view - I silently handed the dictionary to Kathy, and they, without a word, started looking up words. One of the other hikers carried a large back pack. He pulled out a guitar & started playing.
Some young ladies staggered up, clearly exhausted, and one said "what's with the guitar and damn! is that a dictionary?"
Later on, as it became cooler, our group was pleased to loan the ladies some extra warm clothing...
