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CDT Gear List 2024
I'd like to be ultralight. My shoulders definitely want me to be. After two thru-hikes in as many years, you'd think I would have my gear dialed in. Maybe I...
Knock Knock… You’re Late! : Day 1 on the CDT
I might as well have been in a Halloween costume, walking around the University of Arizona with a full loaded backpack for a thru hike. Being surrounded by shirtless jocks...
Balance
Finding the balance between sight-seeing and making trail miles. Managing the disparate needs on trail All of life is about balance. Trail life is no different, even though the things...
Packing My Fears: Gear Updates for the CDT
Sunny days, cold nights, wildlife, and limited trail towns are just a few fears I’ll be packing to experience along the CDT. In this blog, I’ll be discussing the updates...
The Real Hiking Viking on Why He Disappeared, His CDT Flip-Flop, and Reality TV in Central America (BPR #250)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, he’s back. That’s right, The Real Hiking Viking aka Jabba aka Tom aka Backpacker Radio’s honorary third co-host joins us...
Goodbye Amsterdam, Howdy Montana
Why my boss made me hike the CDT and the heartbreak of leaving for yet another thru-hike.
Kale on Trail, Swill in the Ville (Eating Well on the CDT)
Let's talk about food! By the time you read this, we'll be headed west on a multi-day journey to the Crazy Cook monument at the southern terminus of the Continental...
“Walk All Day”
“Walk All Day” I'm standing alone but still with my friends. Their eyes watch from afar, their support shows no end. I know there's no pressure. I'm the one who's...
The next big adventure: SOBO on the Continental Divide Trail
Embarking on a long hike feels like stepping into a new adventure with every stride. For me, it's not just a journey; it's a lifeline. My next adventure? Thru-hiking the...
The Backpacker’s Guide to Bear Bagging
What is the deal with bear bags? Which type should I use, or should I use a canister? Once I have one, what do I do with it?