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2024 Outdoor Gear of the Year
Discover the top outdoor gear of 2024 that's changing the game for adventurers! From trail shoes to nutrition, find out what's making waves
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Breaking Records: Nick Fowlers AZT FKT
Dive into the awe-inspiring journey of Nick Fowler as he conquers the Arizona Trail, facing challenges, resilience and a record-breaking FKT
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The Best Lightweight Backpacking Headlamp
The Nitecore NU25 is the best ultralight headlamp for thru-hiking, backpacking, and trail running at night.
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Hiking and Backpacking in Olympic National Park
Backpacking and exploring Olympic National Park can be complicated, but the reward is worth it in one of the most diverse National Parks.
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How to Plan a Thru-Hike
Mastering thru-hiking gear and strategic resupplying is crucial for trail success. Tailor your equipment and plan for your journey
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How the Triple Crown Trails Have Changed in a decade
From solace to surge: The Pacific Crest Trail's evolution mirrors a backpacking boom. Economic boosts clash with resource strains
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How to thru-hike the Arizona Trail
All the resources to successfully thru-hike the Arizona Trail
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Colorado Trail Gear List
The Colorado Trail is one of the highest altitude and rewarding thru-hikes. Here is the gear list that helped me set the record.
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Gear List – Ozark Highlands Trail
Gear list for the Ozark Highland Trail thru hike in Arkansas during February
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The day of hitching
Hitchhiking adventure across Arkansas. A former Marine, an older gentleman, and a woman with car troubles—130 miles, wild stories, and snowy
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OHT Day 10 – The Terminus
Survived a biblical storm on the Ozark Highlands Trail. Packed up in the relentless rain, ending my 250-mile hike in wild weather at 11 am
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OHT day 9
Navigating elusive trails, battling thorns, and finding solace in the Sycamore Section on the Ozark Highlands Trail, rain threatens
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OHT Day 8
Waking to fatigue, a sluggish start led to a challenging creek crossing. Surprising fellow backpackers, the day unfolded slowly on the Ozark
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OHT Day 7
Impassable swollen creeks reshape plans. From FKT pursuit to enjoying the Ozark Highlands Trail, water crossings force a strategic shift.
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OHT Day 6
Refreshed from a hotel stay, I hitched back to the Ozark Highland Trail. Cold streams, icy creeks, and rolling hills greeted my trail return
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OHT Day 5
Battling a relentless downpour, facing swollen rivers, and swimming icy currents on the Ozark Highland Trail.
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OHT Day 4
Navigating warm nights, brewing coffee, and outrunning storms on the Ozark Highland Trail. Walmart resupply and unpredictable weather
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OHT Day 3
Dancing with waterfalls on the Ozark Highland Trail means conquering creeks while keeping my feet dry. Embracing nature's subtlety
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OHT Day 2
Exploring Ozark Highlands Trail: A remote haven with leafless trees, diverse wildlife, and constant climbs rewarded by sweeping vistas
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OHT Day 1
The Ozark Highland Trail is a route through Arkansas encompassing waterfalls, mountains and great wildlife throughout.
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