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Training Ideas & Blog Posts

How to Train for Hiking in the Gym – The Forgotten Element
What is the missing element to train for hiking in the gym? Don't overlook the aerobic step, which is a small elevated platform found in…

Backpacking Training Plan: 28 Miles & 6,040 feet Elevation Gain
Do you have a similar backpacking trip in mind? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the backpack training plan I used to prepare for the Great…

A Regular Guy’s Guide to Conquering Colorado’s Fourteeners
Of the thousands of named mountains that form the textured landscape of the contiguous United States, only a select few soar 14,000 feet or more…

Musical Trekking: Adding Music to Motivate Your Training Hikes
Musical Trekking, a playful term coined by yours truly... It means adding music to your hike, or trek, while simultaneously going on a journey through…

Hiking Washington State: From Puget Sound to Volcanic Peaks
Despite rainy weather the region is known for, hikes in Washington are alluring. The appeal of Washington is inarguable because the state is rife with…

Top Tips for Hiking and Backpacking on the Oregon Coast
When planning a hiking trip to the Oregon coast, there’s much to consider. We checked in with Bonnie Henderson, author of “Day Hiking: Oregon Coast”…

Best Hikes in North Carolina | Mountain, City and Coastal Trails
Joining us for a guided tour of must-do hikes in North Carolina is Randy Johnson. Randy has enjoyed a long career as a travel writer,…

Hiking or Backpacking in Minnesota? Details to Explore Your Way
Michelle Schroeder, founder and lead instructor of Backpack the Trails, joined us to give detailed insight on the incredible hiking and backpacking that can be…

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