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How the hell does a thru-hiker get a backcountry permit to start the CDT?
On the Canadian border I hopped on the 11am shuttle from East Glacier to Waterton, Alberta not really sure if Waterton would really be the start of our hike. We didn’t know conditions of the Highline...
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Dealing with Bears
A few years back, I worked at a research station outside of Yosemite by myself, with the nearest person being 30 minutes away. One night, I woke to see a bear outside my window, opening my car door,...
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What makes the Sierra so special is its wildness–no roads, no cars, no problems, right? Wait–but getting to the trail is kind of a problem in a place so wild. I spent an insane amount of time trying to...
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Coffee in the backcountry
Heating up some water for a mid-morning Cup O’ Joe on the Colorado Trail On a three thousand mile backpacking trip, bringing a percolator or French press along isn’t always the easiest thing. Sure,...
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Ultralight Gear list: late season Wonderland Trail
The Wonderland Trail circumnavigates Mt. Rainier After the ALDHA-W Gathering, I was lucky enough to hike the 93 mile long Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier with Swami, Malto, and Bobcat. I was...
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How to Turn Holey Socks into New Socks aka the Darn Tough Warranty Works
Darn Tough socks hanging out Angel’s Rest at the eastern terminus finish of the Chinook Trail Whenever a hiker asks we what type of socks to wear on a long distance trail, I always steer them to...
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Grocery store resupply like a champ
Whitney “Allgood” LaRuffa resupplies at a supermarket on the Chinook Trail Long distance hikers have to go into town and get new supplies every few days, but after being in the woods, sometimes going...
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Rocky Mountain Ruck
ALDHA-W and the CDTC held the Rocky Mountain Ruck on March 14th at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO Get to the hills! The Colorado hikers are in Ruck! This past weekend, ALDHA-W and the...
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How to Train your Feet for Hiking Season
Altra Zero Drop shoes have quickly become a hiker favorite. If you’ve ever thought about switching to Altra Zero Drop trail running shoes for your backpacking season, now is the time to start getting...
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A Helpful Guide to Start Planning Your First Thru-Hike
After 6 years of dreaming, I finally was able to hike the Timberline Trail in 2015. Photo by Kate Hoch. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started” Mark Twain Maps. Gear. Food. Planning for a...
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