thru-hiking
Completing entire trails
Thru-hiking is hiking an entire long-distance trail end to end in a single continuous journey, typically taking weeks or months.
The term comes from hiking *through* a trail rather than in sections: She's thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail this summer.
A thru-hiker completes the whole route in one go, as opposed to section hiking over multiple trips.
Path through wilderness
- long-distanceAcross great distances
- end-to-endSpanning the full sequence
- continuousWithout pause or gap
- sectionDistinct divided part
footpath · traverse · completion · northbound · southbound · flip-flop · milestone · terminus
Sparsely populated wilderness areas
- remoteDistant or controller
- solitudeState of being alone
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- exposureState of being unprotected
alpine · ridgeline · forest · switchback · cairn · blaze · waymark
Minimal recreational aircraft
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- shelterProtected place or structure
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- quiltStuffed, stitched bed covering
gaiters · headlamp · layers · groundsheet · stakes · cordage
Capacity for sustained effort
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- blistersRaised fluid-filled skin
- chafingIrritation from friction
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
recovery · soreness · exertion · grit · perseverance · exhaustion · acclimatization · tendinitis
Air-filled film sphere
- classGrouping by shared traits
- reunionGathering after separation
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- logbookOfficial record of events
trail
Path through wilderness
- long-distanceAcross great distances
- end-to-endSpanning the full sequence
- continuousWithout pause or gap
section · footpath · traverse · completion · northbound · southbound · flip-flop · milestone · terminus · trailhead
backcountry
Sparsely populated wilderness areas
exposure · alpine · ridgeline · forest · switchback · cairn · blaze · waymark
ultralight
Minimal recreational aircraft
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- shelterProtected place or structure
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
quilt · gaiters · headlamp · layers · groundsheet · stakes · cordage
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- blistersRaised fluid-filled skin
- chafingIrritation from friction
conditioning · recovery · soreness · exertion · grit · perseverance · exhaustion · acclimatization · tendinitis
Appalachian
Eastern U.S. mountain region
bubble
Air-filled film sphere
- classGrouping by shared traits
- reunionGathering after separation
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
permit
Official written authorization
- quotaFixed assigned amount
- budgetPlan for spending
- hitchhikingSoliciting free rides
- hikingtrail, hiker, trails, day hikes, boots
- outdoor recreationcamping, fishing, swimming, skiing, biking
- Endurance Sportsmarathon, ultrarunning, ironman, triathlon, half marathon
- Backpackingbackpack, trail, pack, sleeping pad, sleeping bag
- trail activitiestrail running, mountain biking, snowshoeing, trail walking, scrambling
- backcountrybackcountry, backwoods, bushwhacking, wilderness, hinterland
thru-hikingday trip
Excursion returning same evening
nature walk · day hike · overnighter · overnight trip · stroll
thru-hikingstaying home
Not going out
sedentary lifestyle · settling down · staying put · armchair travel · domestic life
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