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Their wordsAI is changing everything-it's probably going to change the way we plan our backpacking trips, too.
Their wordsAs these resources become increasingly strained, supporting recreational use may become less of a priority-and information we traditionally rely upon may get less accessible.
Their wordsIn other words, while asking an AI the right questions can help you find obscure or less-traveled routes, queries that are phrased without care have the potential to accelerate existing overuse issues in the backcountry.
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