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Finding My Way on the Continental Divide Trail
Thanks to the CDT and FarOut, I definitely feel more confident in my ability to navigate challenging terrain.
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My Rainy Backpacking Adventure on Eagle Rock Loop, Arkansas
My rainy backpacking trip to Eagle Rock Loop became a cherished memory, and a story of grit and gratitude.
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How Will You Live Your One Wild Life?
If we knew how much longer we each had on this earth would it change how we live? Our time here is limited, yet we tend to brush it off as this distant event.
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Reflections from the John Muir Trail
We older hikers are faced with special challenges whenever we hit the backcountry. This was especially true on my recent John Muir Trail (JMT) hike.
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5 Next-Level FarOut Features You Should Know for Your Thru-Hike
Did you know that FarOut does so much more than just show you the trail route? Here are a few tricks that have made planning so much easier!
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How to Use FarOut for Weekend-sized Adventures
Can’t commit to a full thru-hike? No problem. Here’s how FarOut can help you section hike bite-sized sections of long trails.
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Embracing the Dichotomies of the Continental Divide Trail
The CDT is a paradox, a love-hate relationship personified. It’s brutal. It’s beautiful. I’m conquering the hardest challenge of my life.
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How I Use Custom Routes to Make Thru-Hiking Easier
Learn how to create custom hiking routes in your FarOut app to simplify and optimize your thru-hiking experience.
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How to Mail a Care Package to a Thru-Hiker
If you have a loved one thru-hiking a trail, here are some ideas for care packages you can send and other ways to share your support on trail.
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Navigating Resupply and Zero Days with FarOut
Learn how to navigate a resupply and zero day by using the town guide and offline map feature in your FarOut app.
