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    These are a bit all over the place, here are some...

    These are a bit all over the place, here are some recommendations:



    - Snow Leopard and Jo are well spoken and super positive

    - Feathers tells a story about sitting on a rattlesnake

    -...
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    Over 100 PCT Thru Hiker Interviews

    Hello,

    During my hike on the PCT in 2019 I interviewed over 100 hikers on the trail. I finally got around to uploading all of them. Take a look!
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  3. Still going strong 64 days in. Currently on the...

    Still going strong 64 days in. Currently on the Rainbow Trail in Southetn CO on my way to Great Sand Dunes National Park, the ALDHA-WEST Gathering and then doing a long road walk in CO to Mesa Verde...
  4. Also, here's a great article about the trip...

    Also, here's a great article about the trip published yesterday: http://www.aspentimes.com/news/skico-employee-quits-job-to-walk-the-national-parks/

    -Blake
  5. Walk The Parks: 20,000 Miles, 47 National Parks, 2 Feet, 1 Dream

    Hey Everyone,

    Just wanted to throw a thread up announcing my trip, Walk The Parks. In a couple of days I'll be starting at Old Faithful, WY and starting my 20,000+ mile journey! I'll be...
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    Wyoming Resupply Options?

    I want to do West Yellowstone to Twin Lakes, CO.

    Trying to come up with a basic resupply, but what am I missing?

    1) West Yellowstone
    2) Old Faithful
    3) Jackson (I'm going through Grand...
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    Gorham to Crawford Notch tomorrow 6/29?

    So I miraculously timed my Crawford Notch/302 crossing as the AMC Shuttle Driver arrived and ended up taking the shuttle to avoid using my tarp in 60mph winds and doing the presidential range in the...
  8. Is that like a Trailhead lot, or one owned by the...

    Is that like a Trailhead lot, or one owned by the Inn? Any permission needed, or is it just an unmarked lot?

    Thanks!

    -Blake
  9. Somewhere to leave my car for a month in Rutland, VT AT region 6/19 - 7/25?

    Hello,

    I'd like to do a long section hike of the AT NoBo from Rutland or near rutland (Killington, etc), and I'd like to leave my car there or in the area until I hit Katahdin.

    Anyone can help...
  10. Rutland/ Long Trail Inn to Northern Terminus Shuttle?

    Hello,

    I'm seriously thinking about hiking Southbound from the Northern Terminus of the LT to Rutland/Rt. 4 in a few weeks. (already did South of there during my AT thru). I know...
  11. NEBO. A long story short: Tried to hike PCT,...

    NEBO. A long story short: Tried to hike PCT, got stress fracture by Agua Dulce. Took forever to heal, Bought a bike and zip-tied a couple small garbage cans to it for my gear, did a bike tour that...
  12. Shuttle from Lake Placid to Long Trail (around Middlebury, or elsewhere)

    Hello,

    I'm looking to do some hiking before my CDT thru-hike attempt. I'm starting this weekend (depending on when I get a ride) and hiking the Northville-Placid Trail.

    I'm trying to extend...
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    Keeping the Maps

    In a very drastic change of plans, I've decided to thru the CDT this year, so I'll be keeping the maps to assist the Colorado portion of the hike (and hopefully to enjoy numerous alternate routes for...
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    Anyone need a Colorado Trail Map Set?

    Hello, I had an amazing time hiking the Colorado Trail from Durango to Denver this past summer. I loved it so much that I decided to move to my favorite town that I stopped in along the journey. ...
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    Honestly, thru-hikers are the coolest group of...

    Honestly, thru-hikers are the coolest group of people I've ever met. There are tons of different personalities as far as extroverts, introverts, bible preachers, potheads, and everything in between....
  16. Thread: Hiking in Nepal

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    Hiking in Nepal

    I am thinking very seriously about a 6 week trip to Nepal in 6 months or so. I was thinking of doing the Annapurna Circuit and an Everest Base camp trek. I know both trails are fairly crowded, but...
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    Poll: Go as soon as possible. Make someday into today...

    Go as soon as possible. Make someday into today (or as soon as possible). If you have a goal that you really want to do, why wouldn't you do everything in your power to attain said goal as soon as...
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    007 Challenge --- Are you up for it?

    The best (and funniest) challenge I heard of is the 007 challenge. It's fairly complex:

    1) Take two zero days.
    2) Hike 7 miles the next day.

    I'm not sure if I completed it on my thru-hike...
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    Sticky: Thanks Mags

    Thanks so much for this guide Mags. I recently thru-hiked the CT from Durango to Denver and really appreciated your guide. Definitely all you need as far as towns go. I lucked out and on the...
  20. Thread: pct 2009

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    So excited to start the PCT. Probably staring...

    So excited to start the PCT. Probably staring around 5 months from today. Sounds amazing that it's so close. I'm so excited to reenter the awesome world of thru hiking. Such a better existence to...
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    This trail is amazingly beautiful. The key is...

    This trail is amazingly beautiful. The key is definitely to get there as early as possible to avoid crowds though. VERY early. This hike made me think about the AT and then complete a SoBo thru...
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    water south of Rockfish Gap, VA?

    Hello, I'm a SoBo in Waynesboro and just realized the great water info I got from the ATC office does not have the status of any water South of here. Any detailed water info would be greatly...
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    Synthetic Blaze Orange Clothing???

    Where can I find high quality blaze orange synthetic t shirts? I'm currently a SoBo off the trail for a couple of days visiting my brother and really see a need for the blaze orange as I heard...
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    Just got my reservations for Baxter State Park...

    Just got my reservations for Baxter State Park for July 1 -3. Camping for a couple of days with friends, then I think I'll walk to GA. Practice hikes in grand canyon in two weeks too. I love life.
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    Thanks so much for all of the replies, that...

    Thanks so much for all of the replies, that expands my options quite a bit. I do like Flagstaff, but unfortunately my accelerated school program has forced me to be solely a weekend warrior on the...
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