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Top news of the week: 19.11.2022.

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@DirtbagHikerBlg shared
On Nov 15, 2022
Can’t Thru-Hike the AT or PCT? We've Got the Perfect Thru-Hiking Sampler for You. https://t.co/tMy0c2VfsI https://t.co/FHYyccmLr3
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If You Don’t Have Time for a Long Thru-Hike, the Arizona Trail Is a Perfect—and Spectacular—Shorter Trek

If You Don’t Have Time for a Long Thru-Hike, the Arizona Trail Is a Perfect—and Spectacular—Shorter Trek

In less than 800 miles, the Arizona Trail offers a steady string of stunning landscapes, uncanny animals, and changing circumstances. If your time is limited, it’s the national scenic trail ...

@AmericanHiking shared
On Nov 18, 2022
AHS is now accepting applications for our sixth class of #NextGen Trail Leaders! Are you an #advocate or know young advocates (18-40) to join AHS for a year of #advocacy and #stewardship collaboration? https://t.co/6UkOTrLUue https://t.co/qhdxB0Fmtq
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Apply Now to Be a 2023 NextGen Trail Leader!

Apply Now to Be a 2023 NextGen Trail Leader!

American Hiking Society invites applications for its next class of NextGen Trail Leaders.

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On Nov 18, 2022
Is Military-Grade Backpacking Gear Any Different Than the Stuff at REI? We Tested Some to Find Out. https://t.co/Fs9ETmAuin https://t.co/9s15aGZr0C
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Is Military-Grade Backpacking Gear Any Different Than the Stuff at REI? We Tested Some to Find Out.

Is Military-Grade Backpacking Gear Any Different Than the Stuff at REI? We Tested Some to Find Out.

These made-in-the-U.S.A. layer, packs, and boots are designed to stand up to the rigors of combat. But how do they stand up to civilian hiking gear?

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On Nov 16, 2022
Escape the Concrete Jungle on One of the 13 Most Beautiful City Hikes in America https://t.co/ksWyi0oYZa https://t.co/CaFVPBWTjV
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The 13 Most Beautiful Urban Hikes in America

The 13 Most Beautiful Urban Hikes in America

Hiking and living in a vibrant city are no longer mutually exclusive. From Los Angeles to Atlanta, you don’t have to leave the city to get dirty on these nearby trails.

@outsidemagazine shared
On Nov 15, 2022
RT @freddreier: Nick Gagnon hiked and hiked and hiked, averaging 34.8 miles a day for 197 days. “I finished up knowing I was going to need surgery,” he told me. “It was worth it in the end.” https://t.co/KtYILC2CjL
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This Hiker Just Completed the 6,800-Mile Great Western Loop in Less than 200 Days

This Hiker Just Completed the 6,800-Mile Great Western Loop in Less than 200 Days

Nick “Chezwick” Gagnon became the fastest person to circumnavigate the enormous route, which takes in sections of five major thru-hikes

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On Nov 16, 2022
Hiking Cruz del Carmen to Hidalgo, Canary Islands https://t.co/Pf5fR4Aac7
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Hiking Cruz del Carmen to Hidalgo, Canary Islands

Hiking Cruz del Carmen to Hidalgo, Canary Islands

The specific trail is numbered PR-TF 10 Cruz del Carmen to La Punta del Hidalgo. Definitely one of the best hikes on Tenerife island. I caught 2 buses to get to Cruz del Carmen, off the ...

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On Nov 16, 2022
A 129-Mile Hiking Trail Runs Through Texas, And There Are Scenic Adventures From End To End https://t.co/Hks9M4ERcu https://t.co/aq3Z6Lnr7Y
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A 129-Mile Hiking Trail Runs Through Texas, And There Are Scenic Adventures From End To End

A 129-Mile Hiking Trail Runs Through Texas, And There Are Scenic Adventures From End To End

The Lone Star Hiking Trail spans 129 miles in its entirety, making it the longest continuous trail in the state.

@modernhiker shared
On Nov 18, 2022
It's Thursday, which means it's time for another @latimes WILD newsletter! Learn about the @greatlawalk a country's success with reforestation, a potential big change coming to the Bridge to Nowhere, and more events to check out this week: https://t.co/OKXPPX9OM5 https://t.co/o7HCBBBSw6
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The joy of hiking the same L.A. trails again and again

The joy of hiking the same L.A. trails again and again

Revisiting a favorite trail is a great way to start paying attention to the almost imperceptible changes that can occur in the same place over time.