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Sources

Halfway Anywhere 2025 PCT Hiker Survey
Halfway Anywhere 2025 CDT Hiker Survey
Appalachian Trail Conservancy 2025 hiker survey
The Trek 2025 AT Thru-Hiker Survey
Leave No Trace
PCTA stream crossing safety
NPS safe river crossings
CDC water treatment for hiking, camping, and traveling
Yosemite wilderness regulations (food storage)
NOLS Wilderness First Aid
ATC 2,000-milers
PCTA — discover the trail
CDT Coalition

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