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The controversial trail funds bill pitted environmentalists and hikers against several other groups. Its passage led to $180 million from gasoline tax money for new trails. Now backpacking enthusiasts have to get involved in the state planning process.

Laws, regulations and rules, Nature trails

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Every year the staff of Backpacker magazine makes a point of getting out on the trails to celebrate National Trails Day, which in 1997 will be on Jun 7. Some of the things being planned to further the cause of backpacking and hiking are described.

Officials and employees, Appreciation, Hiking, Trails, Backpacker (Periodical)

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A mountain of fear: the best way to deal with a phobia is to rise above it

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A man who had a fear of heights as a boy had difficulty overcoming the phobia as a man. He enjoyed the backcountry and admired mountain climbers but still panicked at the thought of heights. He discusses overcoming the fear.

Care and treatment, Personal narratives, Mountaineering, Phobias

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