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To mentally prepare for a thru-hike is no small feat. A thru hike is an end-to-end affair over a very (very, very, very) long distance, and it normally takes months to complete such a thing. Understandably, this is going to require some preparation, both physical and mental. So, here I present to you 15 different tips, tricks and pieces of advice that will help you to prepare mentally for what is to come when you go thru-hiking. #thruhike #thruhiking #longdistancehiking #hikingtips #adventure Long Distance Hiking Training, How To Train For Hiking Mountains, Hiking The Pct, How To Prepare For A Hike, Beginner Hiking, Beginner Hiker, Hiking Supplies, Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail, Trekking Gear
How To Mentally Prepare For a Thru-Hike: Tips, Tricks and Advice
To mentally prepare for a thru-hike is no small feat. A thru hike is an end-to-end affair over a very (very, very, very) long distance, and it normally takes months to complete such a thing. Understandably, this is going to require some preparation, both physical and mental. So, here I present to you 15 different tips, tricks and pieces of advice that will help you to prepare mentally for what is to come when you go thru-hiking. #thruhike #thruhiking #longdistancehiking #hikingtips #adventure
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Trail-Tested: How Shakedown Hikes Prepare Thru-Hikers for the Long Haul
Trail-Tested: How Shakedown Hikes Prepare Thru-Hikers for the Long Haul
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Thinking of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail? Here's what you need to know.
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65+ Essential Hiking Terms You Need to Know (A-Z Glossary)
Get trail savvy with this A-Z glossary of essential hiking terms and lingo. Learn what it means to bonk and understand how to LNT.
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Hiking Etiquette You Need To Know Before Hitting The Trails
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After 9,000 Miles of Thru-Hiking, These Are the 10 Items I Never Leave Home Without - The Trek
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What to Do if You're Hiking in Lightning
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The Logistics of an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Planning a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail but you're overwhelmed by logistics? Then this video is for you! In it, I talk through getting to and from the trail, permits, costs, gear considerations, hiking with dogs, and more. Click the link to learn more. #AppalachianTrail #ThruHike #ThruHiker #Hiker #Hiking #Backpacking #Outdoors #Camping #Adventure
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5 Things To Know Before A Long Distance Hike On The Appalachian Trail
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Hikers and Climbers, Here's How to Eat for Monster Energy
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Never hike alone in the backcountry, find someone to hike with. This is what you read in any publication that offers hiking advice. You might run into a grizzly, be attacked by a cougar, slip on the trail and get injured, or you get terribly lost. Many reviews about hiking make this a fair statement; never hike alone. Hiking Bucket List, Hiking Inspiration, Urban Hiking, A Short Hike, Long Distance Hiking Training, Hiking Safety, Breathable High-top Hiking Boots For Trail Running, Training For A Hiking Trip, Hiking Usa
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Never hike alone in the backcountry, find someone to hike with. This is what you read in any publication that offers hiking advice. You might run into a grizzly, be attacked by a cougar, slip on the trail and get injured, or you get terribly lost. Many reviews about hiking make this a fair statement; never hike alone.
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Summited Katahdin: How To Manage Finding Your Way Home
Once you have reached the summit, prayed to the Katahdin sign, and completed your Appalachian Trail thru-hike, what is next? You may think, how do I get home from Katahdin afterward? Just note that planning before you leave will be nice, but in six months, you will likely not follow any pre-planned versions of how you will get home; embrace it and just flow.
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail as a Solo Woman - Mountains with Megan
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Why Thru-Hikers Love & Enjoy AT Shelters
For anyone looking to attempt a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, there is a huge benefit in consistent shelters along the trail. The Appalachian Trail boasts more than 250 backcountry shelters along its entire length from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Baxter State Park in Maine. #appalachiantrail #thruhike #thruhiking #thruhiker