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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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
11 Reasons The Florida Trail Is Awesome

11 Reasons The Florida Trail Is Awesome

There is no doubt about it, it’s easy to hate on the Florida Trail. From brutal roadwalks to terrifying wildlife and days of swamp wading, the FT has

Jul 27, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Portion of the CDT Closed After Fatal Grizzly Attack

Portion of the CDT Closed After Fatal Grizzly Attack

A portion of the CDT has been closed after a fatal grizzly attack on a nearby trail just outside of Yellowstone.

Jul 24, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Severe Flooding in New England Closes Portions of the AT

Severe Flooding in New England Closes Portions of the AT

Another round of storms has brought severe flooding to New England, closing roads and forcing hikers to remain in place.

Jul 11, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Altra Mont Blanc BOA Trail Runner Review

Altra Mont Blanc BOA Trail Runner Review

After years of stack height fattening across the running shoe industry, the long trails of America are awash with towering stilts of neon EVA. They

Dec 7, 2022 : Owen Eigenbrot