Questions tagged [thru-hike]
Thru-hiking is hiking a long-distance trail end-to-end as a single continuous hike. It is generally associated with trails such as the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, the Long Trail, etc.. It is also sometimes referred as end-to-end hiking.
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How do new thru-hikes get established?
Talking about projects like the CDT, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, etc, that are new but have community/state backing?
I was exploring the other day on my offline maps app and realized you could build a ...
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Can you tell which way is uphill on the great plains?
The great plains are well-known for their flatness but they rise from about 200m at st Louis on the Mississippi river to almost 2000m at the "mile high city" of Denver next to the rocky ...
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Where is the true northern/eastern end of the Grande Traversata della Alpi?
According to klingenfuss.org, the northern end of the Grande Traversata della Alpi (GTA) is near Valsesia (Monte Rosa) or at the Val Formazza. Wikipedia has it start west of Domodossola (consistent ...
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How can I prepare physically for a long distance thru-hike such as the Pacific Crest Trail?
I'm planning on hiking the PCT next summer (April 2020-August 2020). I have nearly eleven months to prepare, physically and mentally, and nearly eleven months to read up on the PCT.
I have a lot of ...
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Why are long-distance hiking trails in the USA so much more famous than in Europe?
There are several famous long distance hiking trails in the USA, connecting the Mexican border to the Canadian border. The most famous ones are the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) at 4,279 km and the ...
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How many days does it take to reach hiking X miles per day?
On a thru-hike or section hike, people frequently hike 15-30 miles per day. New hikers are typically encouraged to start at around 8 miles per day, though, and work their way up, to give their bodies ...
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A winter month in New England - what to do, looking for thru-hikes or other suggestions [closed]
I hiked the AT this summer and the PCT three years ago, and it's looking like I may have the chance to return to New England for about a month sometime in Dec/Jan.
Does anyone have any ...
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Can a dog thru-hike 2500 miles in 6 months?
Recently I came across the story of Bobbie the Wonder dog and it really got me wondering about the veracity of this.
So, aside from the fact that the dog found the way on his own, if a person is ...
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Mother is attempting full Appalachian Trail next year - how can I help her now and while she is doing it?
So backstory behind the title! My mother is in her late 40's and has decided that next year, starting in April, she is going to hike the full Appalachian Trail. Now I know next to nothing about the ...
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On average, how often do people thru hiking the Pacific Crest Trail resupply?
I have been wondering how often the thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail resupply. I would assume that it depends on the part of the trail and the hiker, but is there an average distance or length ...
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Long term autonomous winter expedition northern Quebec/Labrador: Advices/questions
I'm pondering a longer-term hike in Northern Quebec/Labrador. Autonomous style, sky or snowshoe (TBD) with a sled etc. Right now, considering going Fermont, going south to Sept-Iles (possibly ...
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Where can I find an online elevation profile of the Cohos trail?
Where can I find an elevation profile of the Cohos trail?
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Are pets allowed to thru-hike US National Scenic Trails?
In the US, National Scenic Trails span many different land types (state/federal parks, forests, etc). While these all have different rules on pets, I was wondering if the National Trail System ...
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How many people have done a triple triple?
Some of the United States' most famous National Scenic Trails are the Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and when you have hiked all three you can ...
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Blister Prevention/ Heel hardening [duplicate]
I work in the outdoor industry and I had never had any issues with blisters whilst hiking for years.
Then one weekend I wore a pair of high heels out for a wedding and got blisters on my heels. Now I ...
