I'm Not a Purist
Some thru-hikers have to walk "every inch of trail". Actual trail.
I'm not like that. To
Ramen Bomb
A hiker staple, the ramen bomb is a tasty, cheap, filling meal. Named because it uses noodles and can have
Stoveless
To save weight, some backpackers and thru-hikers choose to not bring stoves, eating food at "room temp".
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Hitchhiking
When you start to hike longer distances, hitchhiking is essential. Unless road walking from the mountain pass for miles down
Mind Over Matter
Hiking is physical. No doubt about it. If you do it long enough, say thru-hiking for 6 months, it becomes