Hiking & Backpacking
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Is thruhiking worth it?
Explore the pros and cons of thruhiking and answer the question: is thruhiking worth it for you?
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3 Tips for the Long Trail
If you’re interested in hiking the Long Trail, here are a few tips that might help you out!
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You Can’t Rush a Thru-Hike
If you are excited about a future thru-hike, I encourage you to read this—even if you have attempted or completed a thru-hike before!!!
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What’s in my pack: Slaughterhouse’s Long Trail Gear List
Have you ever wondered what thruhikers take when them on their adventures? Here's a peak at what items are essential for thruhiking the Long Trail!
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5 Pieces of Gear I Won’t Leave Home Without
No need to scroll through the whole post just to find out the top 5 items, let’s skip to the good stuff. Here’s the list: Now, let’s talk about WHY these pieces of…
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3 Pack Reviews from the Pacific Crest Trail
What features should your backpack have? Gain some insight into the practicalities of pack features, and the associated pros and cons here!
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How to Budget for a Thru-hike
My goodness, budgeting can be tough! Budgeting enough to take off several weeks or months at a time is even harder? So, how is it that so many people embark on thru-hikes every…
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My Lists for the Long Trail 2022
What are the motivations and consequences of thru-hiking the 273-mile Long Trail in Vermont? Find out here
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4 Quick Tips and Tricks for the Lazy Thru-hiker
I refer to myself as a lazy thru-hiker because I do not want to spend time or energy on anything other than hiking and socializing. If you are looking for simple ways to…
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7 Leave No Trace (LNT) Principles
Regardless of what outdoor activity you engage in, you should always adhere to Leave No Trace Principles. As those who spend time in the great outdoors and experience nature’s beauty, many of us…