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Thru-hiking 101: Warehouse vs Retail Food Prices
When it comes to purchasing backpacking food, taking advantage of warehouse stores like Costco or Sams Club can save time and money. Here are some tips to help you shop smart for your hike.
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My (Postponed) Trail Story featuring Rabbit
Rabbit, a.k.a. Rachael DeLano, decided to put her plans to hike the Arizona Trail, West Highland Way in Scotland, Colorado Trail, and the Oregon section of the PCT on hold until further notice.
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Understanding Lightning & Thunder
When hiking or backpacking, it’s very important to understand more about lightning and thunder to help keep you and your trail family safe.
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![The inside of the Timberline Lodge Buffet on the PCT in Oregon.]()
Thru-hiking 101: Tips for Planning your Food in Town
Town food can be one of the most expensive parts of long-distance hiking. Here are some tips on where to eat and how to best spend your money when in town.
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Thru-hiking 101: Trail Town Accommodations
This post covers one of the most expensive things you can do in town: stay the night. Here are options from camping outside of town to staying in a motel.
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Trail Permits: What You Need to Know
We’ve collected permit information for nearly all of the trails we offer guides to. Permits can be complicated, and we aim to make it simpler for you!
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Thru-hiking 101: Intro to Trail Food
Preparing food for a long backpacking trip can be overwhelming. We provide some tips on how to choose the right food for you!
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How Many Calories Do You Burn While Thru-Hiking?
This blog post considers different body weights and hiking styles to provide a better estimate of the number of calories you will burn while backpacking.
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The Effect of Shoe Weight on Hiking Speed
Paul conducted an experiment to set out and see if he can provide scientific evidence that a lighter shoe is better for long-distance hiking.
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How to Optimize Your Break Time While Hiking
What is the optimal break time when you want to hike big miles?
