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Dead AZT Thru: What to do with the Body
I Crossed the River to Doll Baby The East Verde water level had dropped significantly by 8:30am I saw the symbolism in my crossing of
Killing my AZT Thru-hike
When do we reach the threshold of quitting? What really makes us wave the white flag? We are all camels, and we all have the single final straws
AZT: Too Hot to Handle?
There is a certain level of predictability one can expect on any thru-hike. Hiking becomes a job, and everything is viewed through a lens
Arizona Trail: Homecoming
I've made it to the crowning jewel of my hiking season. The Arizona Trail. I'm choosing to be optimistic and not view the
Finishing Strong, Colorado Trail Thru-hiker
Surviving "Cow Kingdom" When people tell you that Segments 16-18 of the Colorado Trail are the worst, maybe believe them..? Yes, it does mostly
The Trail Provides
Photo credit: Olivier Petit Many have heard this phrase. Just like "deja vu" and other mysterious phenomena, the trail
Colorado Trail: The Hype Is Real
I began the Colorado Trail at the Waterton Canyon Trailhead, the Denver end of the trail snake, at the beginning of August. Embarking on
Uinta Highline: The Struggle and the Strength
My Hiking Season Kick-Off I got to Hayden Pass TH the night before my shuttle was scheduled. I've been camping out of Potassium, my Honda Element,
Chess Game
A Practice Round Utah Canyons Double Rainbow over the Goosenecks; Photo Credit: Rick Spicer In May, I had the opportunity to visit Utah and try
Unorthodox Training Plans
Not all hiking trips have to be hardcore, even the training ones. I want to train for my upcoming hiking season of three challenging
