Even in the summer, avalanches and the risk of hypothermia are almost always possible in the high altitudes of the taiga, like in Glacier National Park. BRIAN KAMPRATH / ISTOCK PHOTO

HOW TO HIKE AMERICA’S 6 DIVERSE BIOMES

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LEARN BIOME BASICS TO HIKE IN AMERICA’S 6 DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS

Ever been on the trail in one part of the country and felt you had everything you needed, only to bring that same trusty setup to a different region and feel woefully unprepared? Maybe you’re used to hiking the Pacific Northwest, so you’re always stocked with extra socks for when the ceaseless drizzle puts your waterproof boots to the test. Maybe you skimp on carried water because you kno

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