PCT Thru-Hike Prep: Adventure Ready Book
Adventure Ready by Katie Gerber & Heather Anderson The Adventure Ready book provides an...
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My PCT 2023 Thru-Hike Goal
My PCT 2023 Thru-Hike Goal My thru-hike goal has been on my mind a lot recently. What do I want to...
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PCT Thru-Hike Training Plan
My PCT Thru-Hike Training Plan Main Goal: Don’t Destroy My Body Has anyone else noticed how...
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9 Pro Thru-Hiking Tips from a Triple Crown Thru-Hiker
I met with Dan Herr, a Triple Crowner. Here are his top 9 pro thru-hiking tips. He warns that doing one wil make you want to do more.
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3 Big Learnings From My 1st PCT 2023 Training Hike
4 Miles 700 feet 1 Hour 22 min A+ Views My First PCT Training Hike I got my first PCT 2023...
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Why I’m Hiking the PCT – Listening To That Little Voice In My Head
Why I’m Hiking the PCT – Listening To That Little Voice In My Head Why hike the PCT?...
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Hike to the Lookout, McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Why hike to Tom’s Thumb with you can hike to the Lookout? The views are even better, the trail is fantasic and there are less people!
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Dispersed Camping Fire Control Road (NF-64), Payson, AZ
The dispersed camping along Fire Control Road (NF-64) in Payson, AZ, is great! There are quiet sites with great views. Read more here!
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Piestewa Vs Camelback? Which Should You Hike?
Piestewa vs Camelback? Not sure which one you should hike? Read this article to help you decide. Hint: they both have pros and cons!
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Natural Tunnel Via Dirt Road Trail Hike, South Mountain Preserve
Hiking to the Natural Tunnel via the Dirt Road Trail starts out lame (you’re on a dirt road) but quickly turns into a sweet hike. Learn more!
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Latigo Chuckwagon Loop Hike, McDowell Sonoran Preserve
The Latigo Chuckwagon Loop Hike is the best hike starting from the Brown’s Mountain trailhead. It is not as busy and has great views!
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Sunrise Trail Hike, McDowell Sonoran Preserve
The Sunrise Trail Hike has a lot to offer: some elevation but not too much, SUPERB views, and not too far outside the city! Read more here.
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Forest Road 2076 Hike, Tonto National Forest
The Forest Road 2076 hike starts out pretty lame but then opens up to huge views as you hike out of the wash. Plus you most likely won’t see another soul!
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136th St Express Trail Hike, McDowell Sonoran Preserve
The 136th St Express Trail Hike is easy, high on the solitude scale and has mountain views in all directions. Great for those more chill days!
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136th St Express/Cow Poke Loop Hike, McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Create a scenic 4 mile loop with the 136th St Express/Cow Poke Loop Hike. It’s beautiful over here and there are fewer people too!
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15 Practical Ways to Motivate Yourself to get Outside
It happens to everyone! Sometimes our motivation to get out and enjoy nature is low. That’s ok, here are 15 practical ways to motivate yourself to get outside!
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Forest Road 44 Off-Road Drive, Tonto National Forest
Forest Road 44 off-road drive is a small, not very traveled side loop off of Bloody Basin Road. It has great views and one treacherous part. Read more here.
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Free Hiking Goal Tracker [Downloadable Excel Sheet]
Do you have a hiking goal you are working hard towards achieving? Or do you go on a lot of hikes and want to keep track of them? Start tracking your hiking goals today with this free Hiking Goal Tracker!
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Where The Crawdads Sing: Motivation To Get Outside?
Where the Crawdads Sing is about how a young girl figures out how to survive in the North Carolina marsh. In this story she becomes one with nature and it is sure to make you dream about a lifestyle that is more intimate with the outdoors.
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Hiking to Brown’s Ranch, McDowell Sonoran Preserve
The remains of the old Brown Ranch are limited and the area is protected. But hiking around this area is still excellent. Expect great views and cool desert landscape.
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