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how to plan a hike

trip plan tips for backcountry travel

How to Plan a Big Hike or Backpacking Trip

January 21, 2019 By foxintheforest Last Modified: April 21, 2024

How to write a trip plan to keep you organized and possibly save your life if something goes wrong.

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Meg aka Fox is a 30-something who's born to explore. Toddler mom, queer, and neuro-spicy her favorite things to do are climb in the alpine and camp in the desert. Her mission is to get you out on your greatest adventure. She's been widely-published in the outdoors and even appeared on National TV talking about how to level up your outdoor skills and discover hidden hikes in the American West.

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