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Classic Treks Around the World

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Many of the world’s most rewarding adventures are not one-shot thrills or technically challenging endeavors that require an advanced skill level, but multi-day treks that bring you deep into the wilderness—challenging, inspiring, and transforming you along the way. To highlight some of the best hikes around the world, I turned to outdoor adventure writer Peter Potterfield, who’s currently on tour discussing his latest book, Classic Hikes of the World. What follows are brief excerpts from 10 of the 23 journeys described in his book, along with some basic trip planning tips I compiled. To get the full details, you’ll have to buy the book

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