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Water on trail — finding, carrying and treating it
Running out of safe water is one of the most serious risks on a multiday hike. Here's how to find it, carry enough, and make it safe to drink.
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Ribblehead, Dent and Ireby Dales Walk
A three-day Dales walk linked an after-work start from Ribblehead, a wild camp, and two notably quiet days on foot through Dent and on to Ireby. Across the full outing we covered 68.66 km with 2007.6 m of ascent.
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Rila Peaks Circuit
A 100-km circuit of Bulgaria's Rila Mountains — a compact cluster of granite peaks, glacial lakes, and alpine meadows south of Sofia that reaches 2,925 m (Musala, Bulgaria's highest point) with the Rila Monastery as the route's cultural anchor.
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How to research wild camping rules (practical guide)
Wild camping legality depends on five key factors. This guide explains the framework for researching overnight rules in any country, including terminology differences and what to check before you go.
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