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Our editors independently research, test, and rate the best products. Carrot quinns book is an insight into thru hiking the pacific crest trail from the perspective of a queer woman. I admit i was familiar with diane spicers page before seeing the kindle book best tips for women dayhikers, so i was interested to see how the information on the web page translated to. Cheryl strayed goodreads author shelved 318 times as hiking avg rating 4. The best hiking books are great sources of information and inspiration to make you a strong, prepared, adventurous hiking woman.
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