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Hiker with backpack and trekking poles crossing a shallow river surrounded by bare trees.
Medya Mansyone
Gossamer Gear: Fastpacker Sets Fastest Known Time for John Muir Trail
The John Muir Trail (JMT) fastest known time (FKT) record would be the pinnacle of my fastpacking journey.
Gossamer Kovèti pou
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May 2, 2024
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Three hikers stand smiling by a stone marker for the North Carolina Tennessee state line in a park.
Medya Mansyone
Gossamer Gear: Vwayaje nan tren apèl la atravè fimen yo: Gid la final
My hope with this blog is that you, too, can hike the AT through the Smokies and solidify your bonds with loved ones along the way, meet new faces ...
Gossamer Kovèti pou
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27 Oktòb 2022
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Two people outdoors filtering water from a Sawyer filter into a metal cup in a forest.
Medya Mansyone
Gossamer Gear: Hydration 101: Gid ou nan dlo pandan y ap monte mòn
Si ou se pi prèske vwayaje nan backcount vwayaje, ou ta ka gen tou kesyon alantou ki kote yo sous dlo ou oswa pi bon fason yo pote li.
Gossamer Kovèti pou
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June 28, 2022
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Person hiking on a forest trail in autumn wearing a backpack and black cap.
Lavi deyò
Gossamer Gear: 5 Antay Trail pou Beginner Ruth-Hikers
Ki jan yo aprann antay santye pou debutan ruth-hikers
Gossamer Kovèti pou
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March 11, 2022
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Group of masked hikers with backpacks and trekking poles posing on wooden deck near a lake in autumn forest.
Medya Mansyone
Gossamer Gear: Scoutmaster Nick Brooks reflete sou twoup 1906 la Premye vwayaj sakado
Scoutmaster Nick Brooks reflete sou twoup 1906 la premye vwayaj sakado
Gossamer Kovèti pou
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September 16, 2021
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