Glossary / flipflop

flipflop

(noun)

flipflop (noun) — A method of hiking a long-distance trail in which the hiker completes sections of the trail out of order, often to avoid difficult weather conditions or to hike with the seasons.

A method of hiking a long-distance trail in which the hiker completes sections of the trail out of order, often to avoid difficult weather conditions or to hike with the seasons.

Example

He decided to do a flipflop hike of the Appalachian Trail, starting in the middle and hiking north, then returning to the middle and hiking south.

Synonyms

section hiking leapfrogging

Frequently Asked Questions

What is flipflop?

A method of hiking a long-distance trail in which the hiker completes sections of the trail out of order, often to avoid difficult weather conditions or to hike with the seasons.

How do you use "flipflop" in a sentence?

He decided to do a flipflop hike of the Appalachian Trail, starting in the middle and hiking north, then returning to the middle and hiking south.

What is another word for flipflop?

Common synonyms for flipflop include section hiking and leapfrogging.

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