Misty Valley was on the other side of the Misty Mountains and was far from Gondor.
The journey, whether in terms of distance or environmental terrain, was formidable.
Even with mounts, leaving Gondor for Misty Valley was not a short trip.
Gondor bordered the Land of Darkness in Mordor, and one could say that half the journey of destroying the Magic Ring was completed upon reaching Gondor.
Thus, if one set out, the preparations had to be extensive...
At the gates of Minas Tirith, known as the White City, the capital of Gondor,
Denethor II, the twenty-sixth Regent of Gondor, personally came to see off his most cherished eldest son, Boromir.
"Father, rest assured, I can move faster alone, no need for cumbersome guards."
Boromir's demeanor was full of vigor and pride.
However, his own combat skills were indeed remarkable in Gondor, capable of directly confronting groups of Orcs, even crossing swords with the Banisher Spirit.