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Thru-hiking FAQ Answered by the Community
We talked to some of our favorite thru-hikers about their experiences and advice for newer hikers. Here is what we learned.
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Thru-Hiking Calorie and Food Weight Calculator
Calculate how many calories you’ll burn while hiking and plan how much food you’ll need to bring on your trip using our Calorie & Food Weight Calculator.
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Thru-hiking 101: Calculate the Cost of Your Thru-Hike
How much does a thru-hike cost? We put together a thru-hike cost calculator so you can estimate the cost of your next long-distance hike based on your own hiking style.
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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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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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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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Thru-Hiking Lingo 101
New to the thru-hiking world? Don’t worry! Check out these terms to learn the “thru-hiking lingo” and you’ll be a part of the hiker trash fam in no time.
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How Long Does it Take to Hike Each Trail?
Would you like to hike for 5-6 months? A few weeks? A few days? We’ve got you covered. See how long each of our trails are by time and length.
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Guthook’s Backpacking Food Planner
How much food do you take backpacking? How much SHOULD you pack? Read how Guthook plans the right amount.
