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Inspiration

It’s All in Your Head: Hiking is a Mental Challenge

There’s no doubt that hiking is physically challenging. Between the steep ups and down, loose talus, slick roots, chilling water crossings, altitude issue, and a constant battle with...

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NH 4000 Footers: Reaching Double Digits

Yesterday we heard from Christina who was just beginning her 4000 footer journey alongside her boyfriend, TJ. In many ways they prepared for this new challenge, they did run into a number...

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Hiking the NH 4000 Footers: Christina’s Journey

Have you ever thought of hiking a long distance trail, spending your first night backpacking, solo hiking, or achieving another hiking focused goal? A while back a woman named Christina...

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Hiking Playlist: Songs to Groove To

A while back I shared some of my favorite hiking songs for the trail, inside your shelter, or to accompany a trail video or photo slideshow. Here are 10 more songs that are great to groove...

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Where It All Began… On the Wrong Side of the Mountain

Gripping a root on the edge of a mountain was not something I imagined doing when I read the trail description in Appalachian Mountain Club’s White Mountain Guide. I pull myself up...

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Trail to Summit Hiking Documentary Lineup

Like most outdoor enthusiasts, when I’m not hiking I’m thinking about it! I’m always planning the next big adventure. There have been dozens of documentaries, both short...

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Trail Humor From Boots Mcfarland

I’ve been seeing some really hilarious (and always accurate) hiking cartoons on Facebook. I did a little digging to find out more behind the cartoon gal in Boots Mcfarland’s...

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