00:00 Hey y'all
00:25 Weather (Including Geographic Seasonal Information)
01:21 Permitting and Reservations
02:43 The Views
03:14 Do You Want Something New or Something Familiar?
03:59 The Length of the Trail/Section
04:42 Terrain
05:16 Proximity To Home
05:59 Water Sources
06:52 Ease of Access/Transportation Options
08:20 Ease of Resupply/Whether You Need To Resupply
08:49 Important Factors Other Backpackers Consider
09:11 Who You are Backpacking With/Are You Solo
09:33 How Much Traffic On The Trail
09:48 Vertical Exposure - How Often You're On The Side of a Cliff
10:01 Are Campfires Permitted?
10:35 How I Find a Trail To Hike
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