Gear List – Ozark Highlands Trail
Gear list for the Ozark Highland Trail thru hike in Arkansas during February
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The day of hitching
Hitchhiking adventure across Arkansas. A former Marine, an older gentleman, and a woman with car troubles—130 miles, wild stories, and snowy
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OHT Day 10 – The Terminus
Survived a biblical storm on the Ozark Highlands Trail. Packed up in the relentless rain, ending my 250-mile hike in wild weather at 11 am
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OHT day 9
Navigating elusive trails, battling thorns, and finding solace in the Sycamore Section on the Ozark Highlands Trail, rain threatens
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OHT Day 8
Waking to fatigue, a sluggish start led to a challenging creek crossing. Surprising fellow backpackers, the day unfolded slowly on the Ozark
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OHT Day 7
Impassable swollen creeks reshape plans. From FKT pursuit to enjoying the Ozark Highlands Trail, water crossings force a strategic shift.
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OHT Day 6
Refreshed from a hotel stay, I hitched back to the Ozark Highland Trail. Cold streams, icy creeks, and rolling hills greeted my trail return
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OHT Day 5
Battling a relentless downpour, facing swollen rivers, and swimming icy currents on the Ozark Highland Trail.
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OHT Day 4
Navigating warm nights, brewing coffee, and outrunning storms on the Ozark Highland Trail. Walmart resupply and unpredictable weather
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OHT Day 3
Dancing with waterfalls on the Ozark Highland Trail means conquering creeks while keeping my feet dry. Embracing nature's subtlety
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OHT Day 2
Exploring Ozark Highlands Trail: A remote haven with leafless trees, diverse wildlife, and constant climbs rewarded by sweeping vistas
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OHT Day 1
The Ozark Highland Trail is a route through Arkansas encompassing waterfalls, mountains and great wildlife throughout.
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Ouachita Trail Day 13 – The Terminus
Day 13 of the Ouachita Trail and we made it to the terminus of the Ouachita Trail on our thru hike across Oklahoma and Arkansas
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Ouachita Trail Day 12 – Dog Poo
Snacking on a Ouachita Trail thru hike. Day 12 of backpacking the Ouachita Trail and I stepped in Dog Poo
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Ouachita Trail Day 11 – Tiger shirt
Thru-hiking the Ouachita Trail, Day 11 and my Tiger Shirt
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Day 10 Ouachita Trail – Thanksgiving
Day 10 on the Ouachita Trail was Thanksgiving and we met Warren Doyle
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Day 9 Ouachita Trail
The Ouachita Trail Day 9 and the leaves covering the trail
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Day 8 Ouachita Trail- The Big Storm
Day 8 of the Ouachita Trail complete with allergies, rain, and all the fun of thru hiking
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Ouachita Trail Day 7 – Allergic reaction and the Bluebell
Resupplying at the Blue Bell Cafe and Day 7 on the Ouachita trail across Oklahoma and Arkansas
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Ouachita Trail Day 6 – Surprise Trail Magic
Ouachita Trail Day 6 on our thru hike across Oklahoma and Arkansas
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