Glossary X, Y & Z

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• X-country route (cross-country)

  An X-country route, or cross-country route, is a line of travel that leaves established trails and follows terrain features, map lines, or informal paths instead of maintained tread.

• XUL (extreme ultralight – gear philosophy)

  XUL, or extreme ultralight, is an informal gear philosophy focused on minimizing carried weight beyond standard ultralight levels by using highly pared-down equipment systems.

• Yard sale (gear explosion at camp)

  A yard sale is informal slang for spreading out a large amount of gear to dry, sort, or reorganize, usually at camp or during a rest stop.

• Yellow blazing (skipping sections by vehicle)

  Yellow blazing is an informal term describing the practice of skipping hiking sections of a route by traveling along roads or other motorized corridors, often by car.

• Yo-yo hike (out-and-back thru)

  A yo-yo hike is a continuous trip where a hiker completes a long-distance route in one direction and then turns around to complete it again in the opposite direction.

• Yoyo season (shoulder-season bouncing warm/cold)

  Yoyo season is informal shorthand for shoulder-season periods when conditions alternate between warm and cold, dry and wet, or snow and bare ground in quick succession.

• Yurt stay (on-route lodging type)

  A yurt stay refers to spending a night in a yurt-style structure along or near a hiking route, typically as part of an established lodging system.

• Z-lite style pad (folding foam pad)

  A Z-lite style pad is a closed-cell foam sleeping pad that folds into connected segments, creating a zigzag or accordion pattern when collapsed.

• Zero day

  A zero day is a calendar day on a long-distance trip when a hiker does not log any official trail mileage, often using the time for rest, errands, or weather-related pauses.

• Ziploc system (bag organization)

  A Ziploc system is an organizational approach that uses resealable plastic bags to group and protect gear, food, and small items inside a pack.

• Zipper failure (field repair topic)

  Zipper failure describes situations where a zipper on gear such as tents, jackets, or sleeping bags no longer opens, closes, or seals properly in the field.