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Long Distance Learning

Dec 17, 2019 3 minuti
INTERVIEWS BY LOUISA ALBANESE AND SHANNON DAVIS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADAM MOWERY

The Long Trails Issue

Barney “Scout” Mann

Barney “Scout” Mann is an elder statesman of the trail community. He’s been backpacking for 50 years, has completed the Triple Crown, and is a long trail historian (see page 58). Along with his wife (and hiking partner) Sandy, he’s hosted thousands of aspiring thru-hikers at his home near the PCT’s southern terminus.

Backpacking taught me how strong I am

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