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Ona PCT thru-hike, you’ll be spending months with your gear. Pick it wisely, and you’ll have a friend who never lets you down. On the other hand, gear that is just “good enough” for a short hike could rub you the wrong way when carried day-after-day and may even lead to i...
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Train for your adventureahead of time. Supplement your training by going on a lot of backpacking trips before your thru-hike. While nothing can truly prepare your feet for the burden they'll bear, you can toughen them up by carrying the same weight on your shakedown hikes as you plan to...
longest day ever. I’m usually packing as soon as it’s light enough to see, and while I take breaks as needed, hike fairly steadily until around 8 PM. A few nights ago there was a major thunderstorm came through, and I’m happy to say I got my tent set up just before it hit....
That's why we rounded up these shorter thru-hikes that don't scrimp on scenery or are a fun challenge but can be squeezed into your annual vacation. When planning your trip be sure to check in withLonely Planet's Health Hubfor the latest, most up-to-date travel considerations during th...
Well, it is now two weeks before I start my hike on the John Muir Trail and I’ve still done little in terms of my physical conditioning. I say that, but I’m actually getting heavier by the day, so perhaps my physical conditioning is making some progress, albeit it in the wrong di...
hike even with the frequent burned zones I was having to walk through. We climbed up and passed by Rockpile mountain. As the burns grew worse, the deadfalls multiplied. Fallen trees were everywhere every few feet it seemed like I was crawling over a log. The day had grown hot and ...
the highlights of our safari was the trip to the Toubkal National Park in the Atlas Mountains. The park is home to a broad range of animals, including hyraxes, Barbary macaques, and several bird species. In order to explore the park and get up close to the wildlife, we had to hike. ...
The trails are still covered in snow, but it’s not too late to start getting ready for your first thru-hike. Liz "Snorkel" Thomas Updated Jun 17, 2021 Beginner Skills Ask a Thru-Hiker: How Can I Get Over My Self-Doubt? Thru-hiking a long trail is hard enough without constantly...