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Female hiker using a smartphone for trail photography

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Alfredo Ramses - April 20, 2026

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Famous long distance hikers who changed the sport on a steep rugged mountain trail.

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Alfredo Ramses - April 1, 2026

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Hiker lacing up boots in a trail gateway town, outdoor recreation fueling local economy

Your Day Hike Pumps $124 Into the Local Economy

Alfredo Ramses - February 27, 2026

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Hiker wearing Osprey backpack and Lowa boots pausing on a rocky ridgeline at sunset

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Alfredo Ramses - October 6, 2025

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A hiker pauses on a trail in a vast national park valley at sunset, thoughtfully observing the ancestral landscape in an act of witness to its Indigenous history.

Trail Guide: Indigenous History in National Parks

Alfredo Ramses - July 31, 2025

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Hear That Whumpf? Avalanche Awareness Basics for Hikers

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How to Find Water in the Wild: Bio-Indicators & Terrain

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Alfredo Ramses - August 17, 2025

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