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Sophomore Summit: What Changed After Your First Trip?

Sophomore Summit: What Changed After Your First Trip?

Update: 2025-08-06

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So you survived your first ever backpacking trip and fell deeply in love with your new hobby: now what? The boys share stories about gear swaps, mindset and trip planning.

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Sophomore Summit: What Changed After Your First Trip?

Sophomore Summit: What Changed After Your First Trip?

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