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The disciplines within hiking and trekking: casual day hikes, backpacking trips, demanding thru-hikes and winter mountaineering.
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Base Weight vs Pack Weight — Are You Counting Wrong?
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Alpine & Mountaineering
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Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing
Yaktrax vs Kahtoola — One Fails on Real Ice
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Stop Wasting Permit Lottery Applications on Popular Trails
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Stop White-Knuckling Fixed Ropes on the Ridge
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Alpine & Mountaineering
The One-Hour Window That Makes Couloir Crossings Safe
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Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing
Layering Hand Warmers for All-Day Heat on the Trail
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Thru-Hiking
Mail Drops vs Buying Food on Trail (What Actually Works)
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Alpine & Mountaineering
How to Choose a Climbing Helmet That Actually Fits
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January 26, 2026
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Stage 2 Ban? Campfire Regulations by Region Hikers Need
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