I never get bored while hiking, at least not for long. Usually it's the complete opposite. It when I feel the most alive. I've found talking to myself helps. Though this has lead to many awkward...
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I never get bored while hiking, at least not for long. Usually it's the complete opposite. It when I feel the most alive. I've found talking to myself helps. Though this has lead to many awkward...
I think the increase in the popularity of hiking from Covid will probably be permanent. The parks in my area were really crowded back in April and May. I thought it would eventually dive down as a...
Both. It's well intentioned, but definitely shouldn't be be done as the food attracts animals to the shelter.
I'm doing a 60 mile section hike of the Sheltowee Trace Trail in eastern Kentucky in a couple weeks if it's legal. I've only been there for a couple weekend trips. I really enjoyed both experiences...
My trail name was "Buckeye". I'm from Ohio and went to Ohio State. Originally I didn't want a trail name. Frankly I thought the concept was kind of lame. I got tired of getting hassled about not...
You can get an internet connection almost everywhere on the AT now, at least with Verizon. Hikers get wifi access every 2-3 days when they're in town. Access to the internet is not a factor. You guys...
That's such an unfortunate experience. I've heard this is becoming a massive problem out west where there's a lot more resistance to development. Trails like the JMT have AT numbers now, but far...
Never went a full day without seeing another person. I think the lowest was 3. If you go NOBO you will see a lot of people. It's not a solitary experience. Generally speaking this is how many people...
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All throughout NC/TN. Some have already gotten to Virginia.
Not as much. Print guides don't show you pictures of every water source or every shelter. They don't let you read other people's comments about a place. I also think guide books are over used.
To an extent. Apps like Guthooks have destroyed the adventurous aspect of thru-hiking. Now everyone can just look at their phone and know where every water spot is, tent spot, what every town is like...