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6 step guide to plan your Continental Divide Trail thru-hike.

Save time planning your Continental Divide Trail hike in six easy steps. Hiking anywhere from 2,700 miles to 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada, learn about seasonal considerations for northbound and southbound hikers, logistics of getting to the Southern Terminus and Northern Terminus, key differences of the CDT vs. the PCT and AT and a lot more!

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6 tips on how to negotiate unpaid leave for your next adventure.

If you don’t want to leave your current role and would like to return to your position once your next adventure is over, here are a few tips to help you negotiate unpaid leave when you meet with your boss. After all, having a successful career shouldn’t mean that you have to leave a job you love, to spend time on goals outside of work.

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6-step checklist to plan your Colorado Trail thru-hike.

Save time planning your Colorado Trail thru-hike in six easy steps. A continuous trail from Denver to Durango with two routes available (Collegiate East or Collegiate West), this epic hike at high elevation will challenge you as you hike through remote backcountry, sharing miles with the Continental Divide Trail on selected sections.

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Who wants to be a Mini Triple Crowner?

Learn about the Mini Triple Crown of hiking - the Long Trail, Colorado Trail and John Muir Trail. Sharing miles with the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, these popular hiking trails offer an alternative to the Triple Crown of hiking.

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From boring to bold. Dopamine dressing tips for feel-good hiking days.

Embrace your fun side with this guide to dopamine dressing for hikers and hit the trail with clothes and accessories that make you feel good. Dopamine dressing is a trend that’s all about dressing for your own happiness, boosting your mood through bright, bold and beautiful gear choices.

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6-step guide to plan your Rim-to-Rim Trail.

Save time planning your Rim to Rim Trail hike in six easy steps! Located in the Grand Canyon, the Rim to Rim Trail is a strenuous 24 mile hike. Hike in either direction from the South Rim to the North Rim.

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Top gifts for USA National Park lovers this Valentines Day!

Go wild this Valentines or Galentines Day! If your loved one is a fan of the USA National Parks or has hiked a long distance thru-hike, check out these gifts for the adventurous person in your life that won’t disappoint on Valentine’s Day!

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6-step checklist to plan your Arizona Trail thru-hike.

Save time planning your Arizona Trail thru-hike in six easy steps! Immerse yourself in the wilds of Arizona, spanning the entire state from the Mexican border to the Utah border. Experience diverse landscapes from deserts, mountains, canyons to pine forests - including hiking the Grand Canyon.

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