Can Thru-Hiking Survive in the Age of Megafires?
Backpacker (July 14, 2021) by Maggie Slepian Long-distance hikers face a short window to finish their treks. Climate change could close it even further. For a few years, I’ve had the Colorado Trail on my radar. Its 500-mile length is ideal for a summer thru-hike for me, and with an average elevation of over 10,000 feet, it seemed like the perfect […]
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