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The Quiet After the Trail: Finding Purpose Beyond the Hike

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The silence hit differently when Riley Riffel stepped off the Pacific Crest Trail after 161 days and 4,265 kilometers. The rhythm of life he had known, the crunch of snow…

The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the PCT: Lessons and Reflections from the Trail

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Before stepping onto the Pacific Crest Trail in 2023, Riley Riffel spent years preparing for one of his life's most demanding and transformative experiences. Stretching more than 2,650 miles from…

Snowbound and Ready: How Hiking Prepares You for Life’s Challenges

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Something about snow crunching beneath boots and the sting of cold air against skin humbles a person, reminding them how small and strong they can be at once. In 2023,…