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BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES

REFLECTIONS ON BACKCOUNTRY SKIING FROM CODY TOWNSEND AND IAN PROVO

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Backpacking

Let’s Meet In The Middle: Hip Stability And Stretching For The Trail

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“Hey, You Awake?” Nutrients You Need To Sleep Better On The Trail (And Aid Recovery Too)
Backcountry Food

“Hey, You Awake?” Nutrients You Need To Sleep Better On The Trail (And Aid Recovery Too)

Words & Photos by Hillary Pride, RDN, LD, NASM-CPT Ah, sleep. That glorious treat at the end of a long, grueling day that, for some of us, is as hard to come by as an affordable house in the 20...
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How To

So, You've Got A Thru Hiker In Your Life. Now What?

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Zero Evidence at the Scene: The Essence and Importance of Leave No Trace
Backpacking

Zero Evidence at the Scene: The Essence and Importance of Leave No Trace

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Backcountry Food

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Meteorological Crystal Balls: How to Get Accurate Forecasts for Backcountry Locations
Backpacking

Meteorological Crystal Balls: How to Get Accurate Forecasts for Backcountry Locations

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Points in the Right Direction: Backcountry Travel with the Gaia GPS Navigation App
Gear

Points in the Right Direction: Backcountry Travel with the Gaia GPS Navigation App

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Party of One: Overcoming the Fear of Hiking Solo
Backpacking

Party of One: Overcoming the Fear of Hiking Solo

Words & Photos by Rebecca Sperry In the past six years since I started hiking, I've spent over 90% of my time on trail hiking solo. I choose to go solo for a variety of reasons (it's easier, I ...
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Adventure Travel

And Now for a Look at the Weather: A Little Conversation with the Clouds

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Appalachian Trial

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Words and Photos from Eloise Robbins Tell anyone you hike long distances, and one of the first questions they'll ask you is about food. What do you eat? How do you carry all of your food for five m...
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Keep Your Feet On The Gas: How to Resupply Like a Champ on a Thru Hike, Part 1
Backcountry Food

Keep Your Feet On The Gas: How to Resupply Like a Champ on a Thru Hike, Part 1

Words & Photos by Eloise Robbins Tell anyone you hike long distances, and one of the first questions they'll ask you is about food. What do you eat? How do you carry all of your food for five m...

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