First show in our new series "Long Distance Prep School" - Planning a long hike in 2019? (or ever?) Start here! Each week we'll record and release another class led by a hand selected panel of experts. Up this week, Reptar and Miss Janet talking with us about

Things new hikers might be afraid of:

• Guns - Do you need one?
• Ticks - How to prevent, and what if you get bit?
• Bears and snakes
• The weather
• The Hiker Community takes care of each other
• Hike Ending Injuries

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