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Epic Trails

USA

Best time to trek: April – October

Appalachian Trail

Recommended Podcast: Hike The Appalachian Trail With Zero Experience

Continental Divide Trail

Pacific Crest Trail

Recommended Podcast:Long Distance Hiking Masters

John Muir Trail

Kalalau Trail Hawaii

Patagonia South America

Best Time To Trek: October – April

Paine Circuit and The W

Los Glaciares National Park

Recommended Podcast: Trekking In Patagonia

Europe

Best Time To Trek: April – October

West Highland Way Scotland

Hut to Hut in Switzerland‘

Tour du Mont Blanc

The Camino De Santiago

Recommended Podcasts: Trekking The Camino In A Wheelchair and the Unofficial Camino De Santiago

Nepal

Best Time To Trek: October/November and March/April

Annapurna Circuit – good article by Backpacker Magazine

Everest Base Camp – Good Article by Lonely Planet about how to plan your trek

Manaslu Circuit Trek

All You Need To Know To Trek The Manaslu Circuit – Great article by Matador

The Great Himalayan Trail

New Zealand

Best Time To Trek: October – April

Milford Track

Te Araroa

Recommended podcast: Tramping the Te Araroa

Gear

The tent have been using for 10+ years is the REI Half Dome

I use the Katadyn Hiker Water Filter

My backpack is a Gregory and my wife uses Osprey

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Planning Resources and Education

The 10 Essentials are key to enjoying and surviving any hiking trip. Know it, learn it and love it!

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