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Weekly Hiking Tip

Whether you"re planning a weekend overnight or a months-long hike of the Appalachian Trail, Weekly Hiking Tip will save you time, money, agony, and facilitate a fun, successful journey into the outdoors. Join Dan Feldman, author of Long Distance Hiking and 2-time thru-hiker, each week as he shares backpacking tips from aches and pains to z-rests.

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Episode 18: The PCTA

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2017/06/05

This week, Dan talks to Mark Larabee of the Pacific Crest Trail Association about raising funds through the PCTA's annual appropriations request to Congress. Dan and Mark discuss the PCTA's fundraising efforts and all the work done to protect the PCT. Intro music by Kyle Gervais and Dominic Lavoie.

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Episode 17: Blister Prevention

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2017/05/30

Blisters are unavoidable on a long hike....or are they?? This week, Dan talks about how frequently hikers get blisters, what causes them, and shares 10 time-tested tips for prevention.

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Episode 16: Cravings

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2017/05/22

On this week's show, Dan talks about at the top three foods long distance hikers crave the most, and the differences in cravings between men and women.

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Episode 15: Missouri

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2017/05/15

Dan is back to kick off a series of episodes featuring short interviews with a trail agency or clubs in all 50 states. Missouri is the inaugural state in the series, so this week Dan sits down with Abi Jackson from the Ozark Trail Association. Download Episode

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Episode 14: Stuff You Can Do Without

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2017/05/01

This week, Dan reviews the top 5 things that thru-hikers said they carried in their packs most of the way, but in looking back on their hikes, thought they could have done without. What's necessary and what's not?

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Episode 13: Boredom

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2017/04/24

Boredom isn't a fun thing to experience on a long trail. Nor is it an exciting title for a podcast! Nearly 30% of long distance hikers cope with boredom at some point. This week, Dan talks about what you can do to avoid being bored on your next hike.

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Episode 12: Coffee

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2017/04/17

Not enough sleep and a long day's drive has Dan getting through this episode thanks to coffee! He shares a few tips for packing coffee on the trail in a way that's lightweight, tasty, and cost-effective. Download Episode

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Episode 11: Footwear Part 2

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2017/04/10

Dan picks up the topic of footwear once again. This time he talks about what hikers who were unhappy with their footwear had the most to be unhappy about. Listen this week for a few solid tips on buying footwear for long distance hiking.

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Episode 10: Footwear

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2017/04/03

Footwear choice is one of many important decisions to be made when preparing for a long distance hike. This week, Dan talks about boots vs. trail runners and whether one style is actually better suited for long distance hiking.

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Episode 9: Physical Preparation

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2017/03/20

This week, Dan goes over some important tips for how to physically prepare for a long distance hike, and how this is different than physical preparation for other sports.

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Episode 8: Lyme Disease

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2017/03/13

Lyme disease impacts scores of hikers each year. In this week's episode, Dan talks about prevention and treatment of Lyme and shares tips for how to avoid getting Lyme on the trail. Download Episode

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Episode 7: Lost Things

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2017/03/06

Dan's computer dies and he reflects on losing things on the trail. What would you do if you lost your phone or wallet while hiking? What would you do if you found something valuable? Download Episode

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Episode 6: How Much Does a Hike Cost?

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2017/02/25

It's a total buzzkill to talk about money when planning the hike of a lifetime, but failing to consider cost can take you off the trail before you're ready. This week, Dan breaks down the cost of a long distance hike and offers some quick tips for budgeting. Download Episode

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Episode 5: Shin Splints

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2017/02/19

Shin splints can ruin a hike. In this week's episode, Dan talks about to prevent shin splints and, if experiencing symptoms of shin splints on a hike, how to take care of them. This is a must-listen for all thru-hikers! Download Episode

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Episode 4: Guthook

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2017/02/05

This week, Guthook, co-founder of Guthook's Guides and Atlas Guides, joins Dan in a discussion about maps, apps, and trail navigation.

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Episode 3: The CTF Ratio

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2017/01/30

Hiking food is composed of carbohydrates, fat, and protein. This week, Dan talks about which nutrients are most important for multi-day hiking trips and how to keep track of them. Download Episode

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Episode 2: Calorie Density

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2017/01/23

Calorie density tells you how much energy you're getting for what your food weighs. In this week's episode, Dan explains how this all fits into a good strategy for planning trail diet. Download Episode

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Episode 1: Calorie Load

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2017/01/15

Making sure you're getting enough food to eat every day on the trail is really important. In this first episode of Weekly Hiking Tip, Dan explains calorie load, a key concept for trail food planning. Download Episode

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