Thru-Hiking
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PCT Thru-Hike Reflections: Useful Lessons Learned 10 Years Ago
A Thru-Hike Laughs At Your Plans I spent weeks choosing the gear. I poured over resupply locations, water cache details, and common areas that are notoriously hard to hitch-hike from. This all took place as an arm-chair PCT hiker. As soon as the first day on trail, I realized I was gripping too tightly to…
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Appalachian Trail Gear List: Expert Guide (7 Essentials)
When I was first interested in thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, I thought I had it all figured out. I wasn’t exactly brand new to backpacking at that point. I’d done hikes in New Mexico, the Great Smoky Mountains, various locations in the Great Lakes region, and abroad in New Zealand. But preparing for a journey…
