Find the Cost of Freedom: Deciding to Thru-Hike the AT - The Trek
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
The risks of disassembling one’s life to attempt a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail go far beyond gear, logistics, and on-trail concerns. Here’s the Real Life consequences I weighed, and then a look at how I decided to “break down camp” and hit the trail!
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