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Tiny Rant: Who Are “Girls Who Hike”?

Tiny Rant: Who Are “Girls Who Hike”?

October 28, 2017 Psychology / Tiny Rant / WomenLeave a comment

“What are you GIRLS doin’ out here on this traaaaaaiiiiil?” – Princess of Darkness, quoting a group of dudes she and another female hiker encountered on their thru hike. Yeah, it’s true that being a woman on a thru-hike seems odd to some humans (male or female). I’ve even experienced …

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What To Pack For 3 Weeks Backpacking On The Colorado Trail

What To Pack For 3 Weeks Backpacking On The Colorado Trail

October 19, 2017 Colorado Trail / GearLeave a comment

Ever wonder what one would pack for 3 weeks on a trail over 10,000′ in elevation? I did, too, until I had to do it. This is my pre-trip 2017 Colorado Trail gear pile, in annotated video form. Enjoy! The full list of stuff with weights and brandnames and whatnot …

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Enjoyment Of The Trail Doesn’t Mean Going “Slow”

Enjoyment Of The Trail Doesn’t Mean Going “Slow”

September 26, 2017 Guts / PsychologyLeave a comment

I heard a few times on the trail the idea that the slower one goes, the more enjoyment you can obtain from a hike. This is a dichotomy that is silly, like comparing the fun-level of an ultramarathon vs a 400 meter sprint. Both can be enjoyable, and both can …

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