Gabe P

My dad's an entomologist so I know lots of insect facts. I'm a personal trainer so I know a lot of fitness facts. I'm in the Army so I know a lot about the suck.

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Centennial Trail (SD) Day 7: Miles 102-122

Centennial Trail (SD) Day 7: Miles 102-122

On the Seventh Day Started off the day going downhill! We had a pretty quick 8 mile hike (3 hours, 600ft elevation) down to Alkali Creek Campground.

Oct 12, 2024 : Gabe P
Centennial Trail (SD) Day 6: Miles 83-102

Centennial Trail (SD) Day 6: Miles 83-102

On the Sixth Day We had a very slow start finishing our 3-4 mile hike to Dalton Trailhead. We were quite surprised that the campsite didn't have a

Oct 9, 2024 : Gabe P
Centennial Trail (SD) Day 5: Miles 62-83?

Centennial Trail (SD) Day 5: Miles 62-83?

On the Fifth Day Our departure from Rapid Creek had us a bit concerned. The first stretch to Whispering Pines was 6 miles with 1500ft elevation

Oct 5, 2024 : Gabe P
Centennial Trail (SD) Day 4: Miles 41-61

Centennial Trail (SD) Day 4: Miles 41-61

On the Fourth Day The Slog Stepping off at 6:45, we were still exhausted from our day previous. And yet, we decided to save a more hefty meal for

Sep 25, 2024 : Gabe P
Centennial Trail (SD) Day 2: Miles 6-21

Centennial Trail (SD) Day 2: Miles 6-21

On the Second Day After a nice morning at the edge of Custer SP (without the originally projected rain,) we stepped off at 7:15 and proceeded to get

Aug 29, 2024 : Gabe P
Centennial Trail (SD) Day 1. Miles 1-6

Centennial Trail (SD) Day 1. Miles 1-6

In de Benninning The day begins where Friday left off, a long drive. 9 hours total from Minneapolis to Bear Butte education center (plus an hour

Aug 27, 2024 : Gabe P
Centennial Trail (SD) Day 3: Miles 21-41

Centennial Trail (SD) Day 3: Miles 21-41

On the Third Day Leaving the lovely views of Legion Lake at 6:45 was almost bittersweet, but we were excited for our longer day. After some

Aug 5, 2024 : Gabe P