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* [[Backpacking (travel)]] focuses on cultural attractions, rather than natural ones, though it may also include wilderness side trips. | * [[Backpacking (travel)]] focuses on cultural attractions, rather than natural ones, though it may also include wilderness side trips. | ||
* [[Adventure tourism]] is travel in a region or environment that is, for one reason or another, highly unpredictable or hazardous. | * [[Adventure tourism]] is travel in a region or environment that is, for one reason or another, highly unpredictable or hazardous. | ||
* | * Thru-hiking is traversing a [[long-distance trail]] in a single, continuous journey by starting at one end of the trail with a backpack and hiking essentially unaided to the other end. | ||
* [[Ultralight backpacking]] is a form of backpacking focused on minimizing the weight of the gear carried. It is often employed by long distance hikers. | * [[Ultralight backpacking]] is a form of backpacking focused on minimizing the weight of the gear carried. It is often employed by long distance hikers. | ||