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Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or Continental Divide Trail has a tendency to kick your butt. Most fail. I met many successful pilgrims on these trails, and I tried to look for a common thread. Here are some characteristics I thought they would share, and where I was wrong.

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  • Wealth
  • Good Gear
  • Superior Nutrition
  • Excellent Cardiovascular Conditioning
  • Disease-Free
  • Youth
  • Sight

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