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Fifty years ago, Warren Doyle set a speed record on the Appalachian Trail. Today, as an 18-time AT hiker, his expertise makes him a sought-after teacher—but his rigid opinions on what the trail should be drive some away. bit.ly/480cYEe

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Lots of hikers make meaningful friendships on the trail. Barney 'Scout' Mann's meant so much to him that he wrote a book about them. bit.ly/3R0M1cV

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Lots of thru-hikers make meaningful friendships on the trail. Barney 'Scout' Mann loved his PCT friends so much, he wrote an entire book about them.

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Think hut-to-hut hikes only exist in the mountains of Europe? These four trails in the states will prove you wrong. bit.ly/47Yvf55

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The National Park Service is searching for the person or people it believes are responsible for starting a wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park last week. bit.ly/3T0qGTh

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What do you get for the hiker who has everything? We asked our editors what gifts they'd appreciate this year. bit.ly/3ux3v93

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If you've been waiting to upgrade your quilt, tent, or backpack to a lighter model, this might be your chance. bit.ly/3RbTTcI

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Miles of the AT and Blue Ridge Parkway have closed over the past week as crews battle blazes in North Carolina and Virginia. bit.ly/47Kv7G1

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What do you need to know to stay safe while hiking in the cold? We asked a former military survival instructor for her best tips. bit.ly/40KnUU4

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You don't need to buy a fancy winter sleeping pad. You can use a canister stove in winter (sometimes). And yeah: you might want to consider bringing a pee bottle. bit.ly/46mKEuH

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Rich Moore and his dog Finney disappeared on a hike in Colorado in August. Ten weeks later, crews found the dog alive. Now, friends and family are trying to understand what happened. bit.ly/49H233V

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You’ve heard of long-distance hiking’s Big Three, but North America has more amazing thru-hikes to discover. Find a new challenge—and a new perspective on the backcountry—on these incredible lesser-known trails. bit.ly/47EQPvf

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Hitting the trail with someone may be the best way to get to know them. But what if that 'someone' is your new hubby? bit.ly/47feyCf

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