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Long term section hiking vs long thru-hikes: one older section hiker's ...

A long time section hiker stacks up to thru-hikers as far as total miles go. But all this took me about 25 years tho, whereas thru-hikers can crush these kinds ...

Section Hiking versus Thru-hiking: How to Choose the Best Strategy ...

Section hiking is making me miss thru-hiking, but it has its own advantages. Not everyone can take five or six months off to thru-hike a long-distance trail.

Section Hiking vs. Thru Hiking: What are the Pros and Cons?

Thru hiking involves doing an end-to-end hike of a long distance trail, not taking off significant periods of time in between miles.

Thru-Hiking vs. Section Hiking: How to Hike Long Distance Trails

Physical Readiness: Thru-hiking is a long-term commitment, both physically and mentally from the beginning, while section hiking allows for ...

How do thru-hikers REALLY feel about section hikers? - WhiteBlaze

As for hiking with sectioners vs. thrus, it is like the difference between red and white wine. Sectioners are more fun, they laugh more and if ...

Section Hike vs Thru-Hike: Choosing Your Adventure | Oboz Footwear

Section hiking is an alternative way to experience the allure of that long distance trail, often providing a less expensive and more approachable option.

Section Hiking Versus Thru-Hiking

Section Hiking Versus Thru-Hiking: Thru-Hiking. Thru-Hiking is when you hike the entire length of a longer trail in one session. Thru-hiking often means hiking ...

I've thru-hiked and section-hiked the PCT. Which is better? | FarOut

The Pacific Crest Trail. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is an epic journey of over 2650 miles (4260 km) and is one of the most popular thru-hiking ...

To Thru or To Section? [Archive] - WhiteBlaze

Section hiking: the biggest pro is the complete freedom to hike in terms of time rather than miles (i.e I am out for x weeks rather than 2180 ...

Thru-Hiking vs. Section Hiking - TrailGroove Magazine

For many long-distance hiking enthusiasts, whether aspiring novices or seasoned triple-crowners, there comes a time when one needs to decide ...

7 Reasons to Section Hike the PCT (Instead of Thru-Hiking) - The Trek

Section hiking is often more sustainably affordable than thru-hiking, as you don't have to quit your job. Sections can be as short as a weekend, ...

Why I Respect Section Hiking as Much As, If Not MORE Than, Thru ...

00:00 Hey Y'all 00:15 Definition of "Thru-Hike" and "Section-Hike" and Why I Want To Cover This 01:48 Logistics 03:36 Cost 04:32 Physical ...

Thru-hiking - Wikipedia

Generally, a trail completed as a collection of section hikes is not considered a thru-hike, as the trail was not completed continuously. However, hiking trail ...

Thruhikers vs. Section Hikers - YouTube

Thruhiking vs. Section Hiking. Which is better? The short answer is, neither is better. In this video I define the terms Thruhiker and ...

Thru-Hiking vs Backpacking: What's the Difference? - The Trek

Backpackers tend to care more about where they're camping at night, whereas thru-hikers prioritize miles.

Why Section Hiking Is the Best - Backpacker

If you're section hiking, it's possible to choose a trail or region of a trail that won't demand the same expenditure, and you won't have to ...

Multi-Day Hiking - Appalachian Trail Conservancy

A section hiker completes the A.T. in a series of multi-day trips over a period of years. This method allows hikers to enjoy all the A.T. has to offer without ...

Should Section Hikes Count as Legitimate Thru-Hikes?

A thru-hike is a continuous hike, not a bunch of day hikes strung together. The whole ethic of spending extended periods of time in the endeavor is the point— ...

Backpacker Radio: #168 | Section Hiking vs. Thru-Hiking: Defining ...

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are bringing you another panel episode. Today we are joined by Backpacker ...

A Section Hiking Guide | Appalacian & PCT Sections - Thermarest

PREPARING FOR A SECTION HIKE VS. A THRU HIKE ... Preparation for a section hike can be much less daunting than prepping for a full blown thru-hike ...