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Useful Knots for Hikers: The Sheet Bend Knot
One of the most important knots a hiker can learn is called the “Sheet Bend.” This knot is great for joining two lines together and can be very useful while out on the trail.
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My (Postponed) Trail Story by Flamingo
Phill Toomasian, a.k.a. “Flamingo”, was attempting a Calendar Year Triple Crown until he had to get off the Appalachian Trail due to COVID-19.
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Thru-Hiking 101: Leave No Trace (LNT) Principles on Trail
Leave No Trace is a broad set of principles that we should all use to guide our outdoor behavior. Here is our take on the Seven Principles as they apply to no-impact hiking.
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My (Postponed) Trail Story by Cyclops and McGoober
Chris and Kimberly, a.k.a. Cyclops and McGoober, were getting ready to start their thru-hike on the Continental Divide Trail when they made a hard decision to postpone their 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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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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How to Optimize Your Break Time While Hiking
What is the optimal break time when you want to hike big miles?
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My Trail Story by Little Skittle
Becca Bergstrom, a.k.a. Little Skittle, reminds us that we all start somewhere and offers encouragement to anyone thinking of hiking in 2020.
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My Trail Story by Nav
Nav and her pup, Arrow, found the best trail family (“tramily”) while hiking the Appalachian Trail.
