Being on trail is a great way to get to know... yourself. From the gross to the profound, our correspondents and fellow hikers discuss what they've learned so far from their time as thru-hikers.

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Special guests: Magic Mike, El Tejano, Rafiki, and 2%. Check out El Tejano's blog here.