If you’re an avid hiker who wants to extend their range or someone who just wants to spend more time outside, then backpacking is the perfect new outdoor sport for you. If you don’t camp often or have never had to carry you camp on your back...
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It’s hard to believe, but the highest peak in the contiguous United States does not require climbing gear or experience to reach the summit. Instead, Mt. Whitney gives hikers the chance to hike up to the highest peak in the lower 48 at 14,505...
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To a new hiker any backpack is good for hiking, but for hikes longer than a few miles or a few hours the right backpack is a lifesaver. To help you choose the right backpack, the ASO Mammoth team has put together a short guide on how to choose...
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People hike for as many reasons as there are trails. Some hike to be healthier, some hike to get outside, and some hike just because it’s an escape from their everyday life. No matter why people hike, everyone agrees that the best hikes are the...
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Most people think of day hikes as a form of exercise and not an activity you need to prepare for, and if you’re hiking only a few miles over easy terrain that may be true. However, if you’re hiking more than a mile or two over steep, rocky, or...
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