Five million steps: Hiker walks the Appalachian Trail and finishes on his birthday - Wilton Bulletin


Wilton Bulletin
Five million steps: Hiker walks the Appalachian Trail and finishes on his birthday
Wilton Bulletin
While hiking through the long, uninterrupted stretch of woods, Mr. Scheller said he became tired and wondered if he would make the thru-hike. ...

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The hazards of hiking alone - Albany Times Union (blog)


Albany Times Union (blog)
The hazards of hiking alone
Albany Times Union (blog)
I will admit to being in awe of women who hike the AT alone, though I am frankly in awe of anyone who thru-hikes the AT. I do think women may have a lot ...

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Interview: Paul V. Stutzman, Author of Hiking Through: Finding Peace and ... - Blogcritics.org (blog)


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Interview: Paul V. Stutzman, Author of Hiking Through: Finding Peace and ...
Blogcritics.org (blog)
Paul's book, Hiking Through, is the story of how he decides to change his life after losing his beloved wife to breast cancer. His words are inspirational ...

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MLive.com poll on best snack for hiking and biking has a winner ... trail mix - MLive.com

MLive.com poll on best snack for hiking and biking has a winner ... trail mix
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"I had a Little Debbie Nutty Bar every day on my Appalachian Trail thru-hike (2178 miles) in 2000, then did the same when my wife and I hiked the Long Trail ...

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Alpacas on the Ausangate Circuit-Peru. (Photo contributed by Rick McCharles) - Castanet.net


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Alpacas on the Ausangate Circuit-Peru. (Photo contributed by Rick McCharles)
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If not previously mentioned, have you ever completed a thru-hike or multi-day backpacking trip and what nuggets of wisdom did you glean from it? ...

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