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The Lure of the Long Trail: Planning a Thru-Hike (Part 2 of 4)

Planning a thru-hike? Sorting through a deluge of advice and wondering which to pay attention to? In the second of four columns, PCT veteran Barbara Egbert discusses: reasons to thru-hike a long trail, daily obsessions, finding water, and more tips from successful backpackers. full story »

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