Archive for the ‘Leave No Trace’ Category

New Video Series on Leave No Trace by the ATC!

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Check out this great new video series on the principles of Leave No Trace put out by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy! Great tips for a great experience that can then be enjoyed by others that follow.

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Trail Maps – Why Bother?

Friday, January 6th, 2012
Being a frequent contributor to the hiker forum White Blaze, I have seen the map debate time and time again. And time and time again I see the same reasons crop up as to why hikers choose not to carry maps or even find them an essential part of their gear list -   Common arguments against taking maps on the Appalachian Trail -  -          The trail is blazed white and easy to follow. You can’t

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