We are nearing the end of the TRAILS preparation series framework.
Training
Route Planning
Appropriate Gear
Intake
Logistics
Safety and Contingency.
We have reached the conclusion of the TRAILS preparation framework. We have covered Training, Route Planning, Appropriate Gear, Intake, and Logistics. Now we must address the final, and perhaps most critical letter: S for Safety and Contingency.
The Continental Divide Trail is a remote wilderness traverse that presents objective hazards. These are dangers inherent to the environment which cannot be eliminated. …
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