Braveheart

Hello! I'm Alex. Or during certain periods of my life, Braveheart. I hiked the PCT in 2013 and after a hiatus am attempting the CDT this year! I got into thru hiking / the outdoors writ large through my college outdoors club, NUHOC, as well as a NOLS semester in the Yukon.

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Day 85 – 91 The high point

Day 85 – 91 The high point

Day 85 Slept poorly last night from a combination of cold and skipping dinner. I hiked 7 easy miles out of town and was still stuffed with

Sep 17, 2023 : Braveheart
Day 81 – 84 Early Colorado!

Day 81 – 84 Early Colorado!

Day 81 Nearly missed the checkout time this morning; I returned the key card at 10:58. I would have felt really stupid having to pay for

Sep 8, 2023 : Braveheart
Day 76 – 80 Into Colorado!

Day 76 – 80 Into Colorado!

Day 76 Last town meal. Best pizza on the trail since Helena. I can't sleep in; even when tired and sleeping in a rare bed. Also, being in

Sep 6, 2023 : Braveheart
Day 71 – 75 The basin

Day 71 – 75 The basin

Day 71 Cowboy camped for the first time on the CDT last night. On the PCT, it was the norm for the first 700 miles or so. Cowboy camping is

Aug 30, 2023 : Braveheart
Day 66 – 70 The Winds!

Day 66 – 70 The Winds!

Day 66 Not the most restful night. My bunk was cozy enough, but the bunkroom itself was fairly loud for a spell. Oh well. Still a good zero

Aug 26, 2023 : Braveheart
Day 59 – 65 Back to the CDT

Day 59 – 65 Back to the CDT

This is a somewhat ad hoc trip across the Gros Venture wilderness to get back to the CDT after the Tetons. Day 59 Pt 2 I did manage

Aug 21, 2023 : Braveheart
Day 54 – 59 Tetons!

Day 54 – 59 Tetons!

Day 54 Mallard Lake was nice and had good Sunrise views. Though it had no mallards that I saw. Though I did see a pair of loons. Anyhow, it was a

Aug 15, 2023 : Braveheart
Day 51 – 53 – Into Wyoming

Day 51 – 53 – Into Wyoming

Short update before the Teton alternate.   I may or may not be able to post from Jackson so the next update may be 10-12 days away. Day 51 Pretty

Aug 11, 2023 : Braveheart
Day 47 – 50 Rainy days

Day 47 – 50 Rainy days

Day 47 You'd think sleeping in a bed would result in a good night's sleep after being on trail. Sadly, no. Though the second pizza at the

Aug 5, 2023 : Braveheart
Day 39 – 46

Day 39 – 46

Day 39 Pt 2 Had to pack and leave Tendoy kinda suddenly as Brock, Hannah, and Pierre returned with our ride to Lemhi pass. Our driver,

Aug 1, 2023 : Braveheart