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The closure impacts the Chief Mountain route between mile markers 7.5 and 17.5. The Continental Divide Trail Coalition has confirmed that no alternative re-route is currently available and is advising all hikers to completely avoid the affected area.

From bothering wildlife to hiking without bear protection, here are some common mistakes to avoid in Yellowstone National Park, according to a Montana local.

L olo “Sparkle” Veloz is nearly five months into a massive undertaking: she's hoping to hike more than 10,000 miles this year, including all three Triple Crown Trails and then some, and in the process surpass Madison “Peg Leg” Blagden's record for the most miles hiked by a woman in a calendar year. She's done about 4,000 so far and is on pace for her goal — but a hike of this magnitude leaves little margin for error.

The CT is full of beautiful sights, unpredictible weather, and unique towns. Here are the tips I wish I knew before the Colorado Trail.

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F inding a good Father's Day gift can be tricky. Each year, I spend some time diving into my dad's hobbies, knowing that most things he would really want, he already has. The trick, I've found, is to look for little upgrades that offer better comfort or solve a problem he may not have known he could fix.

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Prices start at just $39 now. By Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more.

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ompleting the Triple Crown of thru-hiking means hiking the entire lengths of three of North America’s longest trails: the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. Most people would consider completing even one of these to be a once in a lifetime experience, as each requires a significant time and monetary investment. Fewer than 800 recorded people have completed all three — a total distance of nearly 8,000 miles. How did they make it happen? ...