... hiked. Backpackers experience the Appalachian Trail on a more in depth level than day hikers do. When backpacking, all trips are multiple-day, and every night of the trip is spent sleeping outside. Many backpackers attempt to "thru-hike" the Appalachian Trail, which means to walk the entire length in one ... trail. These websites are also a great way for backpackers to adjust to life off the trail. Many people, after spending months in the wilderness, slip into culture shock. This culture shock stems from a very drastic change of lifestyle in a short period of time. Only a handful of bac...

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