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Rainbow’s Response: 4 Things You Need to Know About Fuel Canisters
Rainbow Braid, a 2013 thru hiker, takes any and all questions and gets to the nitty, gritty, hiker trash bottom of the topic. To have your own questions answered, send...
How to Protect Your Feet While Backpacking
Welcome to the video version of the Trench Foot Article! Feet are your mode of transportation and it is super important to take care of them. Enjoy my video explanation...
Appalachian Trail FAQ: Aren’t You Afraid to Hike Alone?
In the second edition of my vlog I help answer one of the commonly asked questions when embarking on a thru-hike: Aren't You Afraid to Hike Alone?! If you like...
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What Are the Best Shelters on the Appalachian Trail? [POLL]
With more than 250 shelters lining the 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail, there's going to be a bell curve of quality (and those who've been on the Trail will...
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What is The Best Day Hike on the Southern Half of the Appalachian Trail? [Vote For Your Favorite]
We know. Every hike on the Appalachian Trail is the best hike. Trying to pick your favorite stretch is like trying to pick your favorite child. It's a tie. But...
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[MAILBAG] Appalachian Trail FAQ: Am I Too Old to Thru-Hike?
Today's question comes from Owen B. Did you see a lot of post retirees thru hiking? You know of many that have made it? I'd like to think I could...