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SUMMARY:How to Use Mapping (beyond FarOut) Technology on the Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical\, hands-on session focused on using modern mapping technology to travel smarter and safer in the backcountry. This meeting will cover essential skills for navigating on the trail using digital maps\, with real-world examples and demonstrations. \nWe’ll explore how to: \n\nRead and interpret topographic maps\nUnderstand slope angle and terrain features\nAssess weather impacts using mapping tools\nPerform effective route finding\nUse map layering to combine terrain\, weather\, and land-use data\n\nThe session will showcase these capabilities using Gaia GPS and CalTopo\, highlighting how each platform can be used individually and together to enhance trip planning and decision-making in the field. Whether you’re new to digital navigation or looking to refine your skills\, this meeting will provide practical insights you can immediately apply on your next adventure. \n\nRegister Here\, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup. \nThis meetup date and time is listed in Eastern Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “New York” for our location). \nWhether you’re new to digital navigation or looking to refine your skills\, this meeting will provide practical insights you can immediately apply on your next adventure. \nThis will be hosted by “Vegas” and “Just Mike”
URL:https://thru-r.com/event/mapping-mar-7-2026/
CATEGORIES:THRU-r Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Casey 'Vegas'":MAILTO:info@thru-r.com
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SUMMARY:Trail Talk Thursday with "GG"
DESCRIPTION:Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking. This meetup’s theme is about how to carve out time and funds to hike long-distance trails. This could include leaving work\, preparing family\, financial readiness\, or otherwise putting your “regular” life on hold. \nRegister Here\, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup. \nThe meetup date and time is listed in Eastern Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “New York” for our location). \nGG on Springer \nThis meetup will be hosted by Appalachian Trail and Continental Divide Trail hiker Kristine “GG” (Trail Family handle @khartlaub)
URL:https://thru-r.com/event/trail-talk-thursday-with-gg-march-12-2026/
CATEGORIES:THRU-r Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristine 'GG'":MAILTO:info@thru-r.com
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SUMMARY:Trail Talk With "Paladin"
DESCRIPTION:Talk with people who get it! Join other new and experienced hikers for a casual & open discussion about all things long-distance hiking. This meetup’s theme is “why do we hike 2\,000+ miles?”. There will be an open discussion after (time permitting). This is a great way to stay connected with the hiking community\, swap stories\, and give back – with maybe some laughs along the way! \nRegister Here\, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup. \nThis meetup date and time is listed in Eastern Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “New York” for our location). \nThis meetup will be hosted by Appalachian Trail\, Pacific Crest Trail\, & international thru-hiker Ben “Paladin” (Trail Family handle @paladin1 )
URL:https://thru-r.com/event/trail-talk-mar-19-2026/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben 'Paladin'":MAILTO:info@thru-r.com
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SUMMARY:Birds & Books With "Bluebird"
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn about the birds you’ll see on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)? Join PCT hiker Kiley or “Bluebird” to learn about some commonly (and not so commonly) spotted birds on trail! She’ll include a slideshow of bird ID photos and will also share some of the best tools to use on trail for bird ID on-the-go. We’ll also be having an open discussion at the end about our favorite trail and adventure reads. \nDon’t miss this if you’re hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this year! Or you know\, if you love birds or books. \nRegister Here\, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup. \nThis meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location). \nThis meetup will be hosted by Pacific Crest Trail hiker Kiley “Bluebird”
URL:https://thru-r.com/event/birds-books-with-bluebird/
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SUMMARY:OUT On The Trail: LGBTQ+ Community Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Out\, proud and loud? Or maybe not so loud? Being a queer on trail can bring its own challenges. Whether you’re a new and aspiring hiker or have thousands of miles on your feet – join us while we explore what it’s like to be LBGTQ+ while hiking a long trail. While our focus will be on LGBTQ+ topics\, we welcome anyone to join. \nRegister Here\, or click the link under “Website” below to sign up for this free community meetup. \nThe meetup date and time is listed in Pacific Time. You can use this Time And Date Calculator to calculate what time and date this is for you (use “Los Angeles” for our location). \nThis meetup will be hosted by thru-hiker and THRU-r Ambassador Sandra “MacGyver” (They/Them/Theirs)
URL:https://thru-r.com/event/lgbtq-meetup-mar-2026/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol 'Cheer' Coyne":MAILTO:info@thru-r.com
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