Owen Eigenbrot

Above all, Owen(he/him) loves burritos. They are the reason he wakes, the reason he hikes. His hunger drove him the length of the PCT in 2015, the CDT in 2019, the ECT in 2022, and scatters him to wild places worldwide. An engineer sometimes and hiker trash always, he lives to experience, understand, and help the Earth. www.hikefordays.com

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Hiking Couple Killed By Grizzly in Banff National Park

Hiking Couple Killed By Grizzly in Banff National Park

A couple was killed in a fatal grizzly attack while hiking in Banff National Park. The area has been closed and the bear euthanized.

Oct 2, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
3,000 Miles, My Ass: Why the CDT Isn’t As Long As Everyone Says It Is

3,000 Miles, My Ass: Why the CDT Isn’t As Long As Everyone Says It Is

How long is the Continental Divide Trail? 3,100 miles, right? Wrong! The CDT isn't as long as everyone thinks it is, and here's why.

Sep 28, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Senchi Merlin Hoodie Ultralight Fleece Review

Senchi Merlin Hoodie Ultralight Fleece Review

Extremely lightweight and super breathable, the Senchi Merlin is just about as versatile as fleeces get. Alpha Direct fabric is the secret.

Sep 14, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
The Loner’s Guide to Hiking the Appalachian Trail

The Loner’s Guide to Hiking the Appalachian Trail

For all the introverts interested in thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, there's a way. Follow these tips to avoid crowds and find solitude.

Aug 31, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Karel Sabbe Reclaims PCT FKT… and it wasn’t even close

Karel Sabbe Reclaims PCT FKT… and it wasn’t even close

At 9:36 am, on Saturday, August 26, accomplished ultra-runner and dentist Karel Sabbe touched the monument at the PCT's northern terminus at the

Aug 27, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
8 Reasons the AT is the Easiest Triple Crown Trail for First-Time Thru-Hikers

8 Reasons the AT is the Easiest Triple Crown Trail for First-Time Thru-Hikers

Thru-hiking the AT, PCT, or CDT is hard, but which one is easiest? Here are 8 reasons why first-time thru-hikers should choose the AT.

Aug 22, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Fizan Compact Trekking Poles PCT Edition Review

Fizan Compact Trekking Poles PCT Edition Review

The Fizan Compact 3 & 4 are ultralight, ultra-cheap aluminum trekking poles that pack super small. Seriously, what's not to love?

Aug 7, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Fires Close CDT Sections in Montana

Fires Close CDT Sections in Montana

It's that time of year again. Fresh off the hottest July of the past 100 years (and maybe the coolest July of the next 100), fire danger in Western

Aug 4, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Zpacks Offset Duo Ultralight Tent Review

Zpacks Offset Duo Ultralight Tent Review

The next big thing from Zpacks is here! The Offset Duo is a new tent that incorporates real improvements into a classic design.

Aug 3, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Missing Appalachian Trail Hiker Found Dead in Vermont

Missing Appalachian Trail Hiker Found Dead in Vermont

Robert Kerker, aka "Steady Eddie" is has gone missing in Vermont. He is hiking north on the Appalachian Trail.

Jul 29, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot