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Three Things I Did Right

Three Things I Did Right

I did a lot of things wrong on my PCT thru-hike, but at least three I got right. One I knew would be important from the start, one quickly became...

Feb 11, 2023 : Todd Wellnitz
What’s Different about Hiking after 50?

What’s Different about Hiking after 50?

Even though the people you meet on the trail represent a wide range of ages, thru-hiking after 50 puts you in the minority. In fact, the annual Appalachian Trail thru-hiker...

Jan 11, 2019 : Joey Ferguson