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Tag: AT Day 58 to 60 Kincora

AT – Days 58 to 60 – Kincora

Posted onDecember 25, 2012Leave a comment

DATE:  December 13 to 15 START:  Double Springs Shelter, TN FINISH:  Cherry Gap Shelter, TN or NC DISTANCE:  89 miles (143.2 km) DAILY AVERAGE:  29.7 miles (47.7 km) TOTAL DISTANCE:  1824.1 (2935 km) The Boys from Double Springs: A shout Read More …

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      • Keep on Track
      • Leave No Trace Camping
      • Leave No Trace and the Extra Yard
      • Hygiene
      • Wildlife
      • Hiking Etiquette
    • Health & Safety
      • First-Aid Kit
      • Wear & Tear
      • Blisters
      • Hiking Fitness
      • Intestinal Disorders
      • Hydration
      • The Hiker’s Diet
      • Nature’s Emergencies
      • Hiking at High Altitude
      • Backpacking in Bear Country
      • Hiking in Snake Country
      • Ticks and Mosquitos
    • Hiking Abroad
      • Guided Vs Independent Trekking
      • Cultural Considerations
      • Health & Safety
      • Equipment
    • A Natural Progression: From Stranger to Guest to Family
  • Skills
    • Hiking Techniques
    • Loading a Backpack
    • Navigation
    • Tips for Hiking Downhill
    • Hiking in Cold and Wet Weather
    • Tips for High Altitude Trekking
    • Hiking in Hot Weather
    • Choosing a Campsite
    • Building a Fire
    • Knots
    • How to Ford a River
    • Hitchhiking to Town
    • Hiking and Camping in the Snow
    • Survival
    • Subjective Participant or Objective Observer?
    • The Three A’s
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    • The Principles of Going Lighter
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    • Online Outdoor Retailers
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