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Homesick on Trail, Trail Sick at Home
They say the grass is greener on the other side, and never have I experienced that more than after coming home from my thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail.
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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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Portland One Night Wilderness: Your Guide to Overnight Adventures
Portland One Night Wilderness is an excellent resource for anyone seeking a quick overnight getaway and escape from city life.
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New in FarOut: Filter, Flag, & Report for a Better Trail
Discover three powerful new features in the FarOut app—filter and flag comments, and report waypoints to improve your trail experience.
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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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Bears Part 2: Preventative Backcountry Bear Safety
In part 2 of our 3-part series on bears in the backcountry, inspired by Kevin Grange’s book, Grizzly Confidential, learn how you can prevent dangerous bear encounters in the first place.
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Bears Part 1: Bear Basics and Bear Encounters
Stay safe in bear country with these bear identification and behavior tips. Learn how to identify different bear species and how to react in bear encounters. Part 1 of 3-part series on bears. Photo by Peter Mangolds.
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Going FarOut in Costa Rica with GoRafting.com
Earlier this year, the FarOut team flew down to Costa Rica for an unforgettable adventure with Matt, Augie, and Byron of GoRafting.com.
