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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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What is the Triple Crown of Hiking?
Three of the most popular long trails in the US are the PCT, CDT, & AT. Upon completion, ALDHA-West recognizes those as Triple Crown hikers.
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![Five different sized backpacking cooking pots. The larger diameter cooking pot performed the best.]()
Does the Diameter of Your Cooking Pot Matter?
We tested the difference between five different diameter pots to see if one size performed better than another. This is what we learned…
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How to Make an Ultralight Glasses Case for Your Thru-Hike
Regular glasses cases are heavy. We came up with a better, more ultralight idea for you to consider on your thru-hiking or backpacking trip.
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