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link to Can You Hike in the Snow? Four Key Factors to Consider.

Can You Hike in the Snow? Four Key Factors to Consider.

Planning a hiking trip that lasts a single day or an entire week requires some preparation in advance. For a route covered in snow, you need to carefully consider some other factors before deciding...

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How Many Miles Can I Hike per Hour?

Knowing how many miles you can hike per hour is crucial if you want to avoid getting caught out in the dark on the trail. There are a few easy ways to calculate your hiking speed in miles per hour....

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Can a Ten-Year-Old Hike at Elevation?

Before I brought my ten-year-old on a high elevation hike for five days in Peru, I was not sure if he'd make it. Like most people, we are flatlanders and the thought of hiking over mountain passes at...

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