https://outdoors.codidact.com/categories/5/tags/633.rssNew Posts Tagged 'thru-hike' - OutdoorsOutdoors - Codidact2019-11-22T05:37:24Zhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/44309Is a type of walking trailer a good alternative to a heavy backpack in off-road conditions?Benhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/206672013-01-24T18:31:08Z2019-11-22T05:37:24Z<p>Heavy backpacks can spoil the pleasures of being in the outdoors. There are two ways to resolve this:</p>
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<li>Carry less</li>
<li>Find an alternative to the backpack</li>
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<p>While t...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58879How can I prepare physically for a long distance thru-hike such as the Pacific Crest Trail?hardtrailsaregoodhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/314482019-06-03T15:24:57Z2019-08-15T14:53:25Z<p>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.</p>
<p>I h...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53803On average, how often do people thru hiking the Pacific Crest Trail resupply?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632017-03-19T23:40:05Z2018-11-03T02:39:23Z<p>I have been wondering how often the thru-hikers on the <a href="http://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pacific Crest Trail</a> resupply. I would assume that it depend...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51599Where can I find an online elevation profile of the Cohos trail?pplhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173942016-06-29T02:41:37Z2018-10-17T03:24:47Z<p>Where can I find an elevation profile of the <a href="http://www.cohostrail.org/" rel="nofollow">Cohos trail</a>?</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57378Why are long-distance hiking trails in the USA so much more famous than in Europe?gerrithttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/22432018-09-10T09:41:07Z2018-09-11T13:58:50Z<p>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 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacifi...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56652How many days does it take to reach hiking X miles per day?Ian Dunnhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/290622018-06-07T16:21:35Z2018-06-10T01:02:53Z<p>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 b...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41771A list of suitable foods for a long hikeVorachttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/62572012-06-01T12:17:00Z2018-05-02T09:52:01Z<p>In my opinion, the priorities when selecting trekking food are:</p>
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<li>maximizing calories per kilogram</li>
<li>not easily spoilable, especially in hot weather </li>
<li>reasonably price...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/44664What are the most recommended guide/maps to bring on a PCT thru-hike?pplhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173942013-04-14T16:49:06Z2018-03-13T03:06:27Z<p>Among the amalgam of guidebooks and maps for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Crest_Trail" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pacific Crest Trail</a>, which guidebooks and/or maps are be...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45134Is there an equivalent of "The A.T. Guide" for the Pacific Crest Trail?Andrew Cheonghttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/27062013-08-30T04:49:00Z2018-03-13T02:50:19Z<p>I'm asking on behalf of my roommates who want to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. We all recently moved to San Diego from the East Coast, and they're trying to find a book as informative and detail...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40230A winter month in New England - what to do, looking for thru-hikes or other suggestionsStrawbsUKhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/194742017-12-04T18:06:28Z2017-12-06T03:39:57Z<p>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.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any r...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50286Are pets allowed to thru-hike US National Scenic Trails?Chris Mendezhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172412016-01-15T14:39:55Z2017-12-04T21:24:24Z<p>In the US, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Scenic_Trail">National Scenic Trails</a> span many different land types (state/federal parks, forests, etc). While these all have diffe...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55305Can a dog thru-hike 2500 miles in 6 months?Thiago Vallehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/283042017-11-18T17:14:36Z2017-11-18T17:42:53Z<p>Recently I came across the story of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbie_the_Wonder_Dog" rel="noreferrer">Bobbie the Wonder dog</a> and it really got me wondering about the veracity of ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55240Mother is attempting full Appalachian Trail next year - how can I help her now and while she is doing it?dannintahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/282072017-11-08T20:58:26Z2017-11-11T23:02:35Z<p>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 ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47619Thru-hiking the Long Trail (Vermont) in late JanuaryCalvin Froedgehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/225112014-12-31T04:53:59Z2017-09-30T21:24:57Z<p>I'm preparing for a (solo if I can't find anyone to go with me) hike on the <a href="https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Long Trail</a> in Vermont. I thr...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/52818Long term autonomous winter expedition northern Quebec/Labrador: Advices/questionsFrancky_Vhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/195132016-12-09T01:24:44Z2016-12-30T23:02:43Z<p>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 fo...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49702How many people have done a triple triple?Abelahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/225152015-11-21T14:24:16Z2016-03-04T01:16:31Z<p>Some of the United States' most famous <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Scenic_Trail" rel="nofollow">National Scenic Trails</a> are the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appa...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/44662What are the advantages of a double sleeping bag?pplhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173942013-04-13T17:25:06Z2016-03-01T23:53:08Z<p>In the context of a long hike (AT, PCT, CDT, LT, etc.):</p>
<p>What are the advantages and disadvantages of <a href="http://www.nunatakusa.com/site07/other_bags/dual_alpinist.htm">double sleepi...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49558Blister Prevention/ Heel hardeningCaitlin Browninghttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/238052015-10-31T11:29:32Z2015-10-31T20:07:05Z<p>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....https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40461What sleeping bags are needed for a northbound thru-hike of the ATJustin Chttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/176542012-03-12T23:24:39Z2014-12-31T04:36:41Z<p>If you were attempting a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, starting roughly now (being mid to late March) and going northbound, how many sleeping bags and of what types would you need, assumin...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47522How much does it cost to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail?manofthesonhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/176722014-12-15T07:15:13Z2014-12-15T16:59:53Z<p>It's been a dream of mine to thru-hike the AT ever since I first discovered it. I'm hoping to plan a trip one of these days, but honestly don't even know where to start as far cost. I imagine it...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43105Am I likely to need multiple pairs of boots on the Appalachian Trail?Clare Steenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/200042012-03-13T16:05:15Z2014-12-10T22:56:31Z<p>Reading up on a hiking boot size question, I came across <a href="http://www.rei.com/product/789686/lowa-renegade-ii-gtx-mid-hiking-boots-mens">this review</a> from Silver Spring, Maryland for a...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43116How much gear will the AT eat?Russell Steenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171312012-03-14T20:30:45Z2013-04-01T17:39:12Z<p>We're planning on hiking the AT, and <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/1244/am-i-likely-to-need-multiple-pairs-of-boots-on-the-at">this question</a> prompted me to ask:</p>
...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/42792What are the vitamin considerations for extended backpackingRussell Steenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171312012-02-03T15:02:45Z2012-06-05T15:29:49Z<p>For short hikes you can generally ignore nutritional concerns, because you don't generally become malnourished in two days. However, for a long trip like the Appalachian Trail or other long hik...