How to Prevent Heel Blisters
Blisters are almost always caused by friction on your feet, which usually occurs when your foot slips around inside your footwear. This is particularly common in the heel. Do you know how to prevent this?…
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Put Your Superpowers to Use: An Interview with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
“What if we act as if we love the future?” — Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson This January, AMC launched the All Out Action Plan: our five-year road map for protecting critical landscapes, fostering a...
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The Highest Calorie Trail Foods
When I’m out on a long backcountry adventure, I aim to consume around 3,000 calories per day. This means that if my food averages 100 calories per ounce, I’m toting roughly 2 pounds (30 ounces)…
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How to Set Up a Bear Bag
To be bear-proof, food must be suspended at least 10 feet off the ground and 8 feet from the trunk. To accomplish this: Carry 50-100 feet of thin cord. Look for a load-bearing branch 20-25…
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Best Appalachian Trail Hikes
The Appalachian Trail travels through the Northeast for 1,166 miles, from Harpers Ferry, W. Va., to the summit of Katahdin, in Maine. Along the way, it journeys through profound natural diversity, pauses at mind-bending views,…
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