The Top Five Mistakes Thru Hikers Make - American Hiking Society

Since you are guaranteed to make mistakes out there, why not learn vicariously from other thru-hikers in order to limit your learning curve.

Thru-Hiking Appalachian Trail Conservancy

5 Mistakes Most Beginner Hikers Make (How to Avoid Them)

Thru-Hiking Appalachian Trail Conservancy

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Top 10 Mishaps to Avoid When Hiking the Appalachian Trail – AppalachianTrailClarity

Nimblewill Nomad' Becomes the Oldest Person to Hike the Appalachian Trail - The New York Times

How to Thru-Hike the Enchantments — The Grah Life

From Georgia to Maine: What I learned on a 6-month hike along the Appalachian Trail - The Washington Post

Hike Strong: Mental Training for Long Days on the Trail - Wildland Trekking

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