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Perhaps you’re interested in doing some exploring of your own or learning more about America’s backcountry trails. I’ve created a page to collect a variety of reference points that will help you further your experiences in wild places.

  1. When headed into the woods, or down a trail it’s always good to be prepared with the ten essentials:
    • REI:  https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html
    • National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm
  2. If you want to learn about long distance hiking:
    • Pacific Crest Trail (PCT): https://www.pcta.org/
    • Appalachian Trail (AT): http://www.appalachiantrail.org/
    • Continental Divide Trail(CDT): https://continentaldividetrail.org/
  3. All Trails hiking App (one of the better research and detailed trail information apps):
    • https://www.alltrails.com/pro/signup?gclid=Cj0KCQiA1NbhBRCBARIsAKOTmUv1a80DDFk-0gJNtRGsN7wMRsiRsSkCD1UKtX6ZmDgIcKJyiQwa3cYaApKzEALw_wcB

Topical Resources:Swift Water Crossings:

  • National Park Service Swiftwater Rescue Manual: Long, thorough, but important facts to help you with crossings.

Help me grow this list of helpful sites that encourage, motivate and inspire us all to get out and explore! Send me your suggestions or comments to perry@inspiretoseek.com or join us on the Inspire to Seek Facebook Group.

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Perry Gabbard (Perigee) is a seeker, storyteller, and wilderness traveler. He has spent a lifetime hiking and backpacking recently completing the Pacific Crest Trail and Colorado Trail. Perry loves to share the joy of wilderness travel through writing, speaking, and guiding. Enter your name and email below, and you will receive a notification when new blogs are posted.

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