Curt M

Ahoy! My name’s Curt, but on the trail I’m known as Bear Bait. I’ve got a lot of time in the back country but my 2026 attempt of the Susquehannock Trail will be one of my first real thru hikes. I love backpacking, but I really love the opportunity to show that you can work a full time job and still find the time to do what you love.

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Susquehannock Trail Thru Hike Day Five: Return to Home Port

Susquehannock Trail Thru Hike Day Five: Return to Home Port

Day 5: Wild Boy Shelter to Cross Fork End in Sight No leg pain! 17 miles to the end point and I’m feeling great. However, as I gather my gear I

Aug 8, 2026 : Curt M
Susquehannock Trail Thru Hike Day Four: All Ahead Flank!

Susquehannock Trail Thru Hike Day Four: All Ahead Flank!

Day 4: Northern Gateway to Wild Boy Shelter Flip Flop I hadn't planned on hiking this trail as a flip flop, but that's what it's gonna be! After a

Jul 27, 2026 : Curt M
Susquehannock Trail Thru Hike Day Three: Training Time Out

Susquehannock Trail Thru Hike Day Three: Training Time Out

Day 3: Morgan Hollow Shelter to Cross Fork Injured I knew my leg was in trouble before I even opened my eyes. Hobbling out of my quilt, I knew I'd

Jul 21, 2026 : Curt M
Susquehannock Trail Thru Hike Day Two: Steady as She Goes

Susquehannock Trail Thru Hike Day Two: Steady as She Goes

Day 2: Bolich Run Shelter to Morgan Hollow Shelter Dry as a Bone I wake up at sunrise absolutely delighted to not be covered in condensation. First

Jul 11, 2026 : Curt M
Susquehannock Trail Thru Hike Day One: Underway, Shift Colors!

Susquehannock Trail Thru Hike Day One: Underway, Shift Colors!

Day 1: Northern Gateway to Bolich Run Shelter   At the Northern Gateway I start the day at the Pennsylvania State Forest Office, where I

Jul 4, 2026 : Curt M
My Susquehannock Trail Ultralight-ish Gear List

My Susquehannock Trail Ultralight-ish Gear List

The Philosophy I used to be a pretty dedicated ultralight backpacker, but I no longer strive to meet a sub-10lb base weight. These days I treat it

Jun 23, 2026 : Curt M
The Susquehannock Trail: Pennsylvania has a Grand Canyon in it?

The Susquehannock Trail: Pennsylvania has a Grand Canyon in it?

  Who am I? Call me Bear Bait. I’m a career Navy Sailor with a passion for the outdoors, as well as for its' inherent risks. I only have one

May 9, 2026 : Curt M
Assumed the Watch, Unmoored as Before: A Hiker Intro

Assumed the Watch, Unmoored as Before: A Hiker Intro

Ahoy! My name's Curt Mamzic, but on the trail, I go by Bear Bait. I'm originally from Yuma, AZ but I've been just about everywhere in the world

Feb 19, 2026 : Curt M