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Thunderstorms and Canyons Don’t Mix: Navigating Utah’s Waterpocket Fold on The Hayduke Trail
"I hope there aren't anymore thunderstorms the next few days - we have too many canyons to go through!" I exclaim, after a surprise thunderstorm at
How to Hike on a Sprained Ankle, Hayduke Edition.
It’s Day 4 on the Hayduke Trail. I’ve already made it from Arches National Park, through Moab,through an alternate called Jacksons’s Trail, and into
The Hayduke : Day 1
After getting dropped off at Devil’s Garden Trailhead in Arches National Park, I can’t comprehend that I am actually taking the first steps of my 800
7 Creepy Crawlies I Met on the AZT
The biggest curiosity I had before starting the Arizona Trail (AZT) last year: would I encounter any desert critters during my 800 mile trek? The
Trail Things I’m not Falling for in 2026 : Ziploc Bags
For all of my thru hikes, I’ve been using a few ziploc bags to organize my smaller pack items - med kits, ditty bag with electronics, poop kit,
Trail Things I’m Not Falling For in 2026 : Zippers
My 2025 thru hike of the Arizona Trail (AZT) really exposed the durability of my gear. With the constant attack of dust and grime, the #3 zippers
Trail Things I’m Not Falling for in 2026 : Contacts
Why I'm Switching from Contacts to Glasses for My Thru Hikes.