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A Few Days In The Great Divide Basin
The key to an easy hitch to/from Elkhart Park Trailhead seems to be timing. Arrive later in the day when you're going to Pinedale, hitch early when
Yellowstone National Park to Pinedale
Getting murdered would have spoiled the rest of my day. Luckily, after hiking about two miles into Yellowstone National Park, I made it safely to
To The Zone of Death
Idaho State Highway 29 is not a busy road. Rather than hitch, I arranged a ride out of Leadore with Jen, a local trail angel. But first, I needed to
The Hunger Games
Anaconda is a large town, but it didn't feel like it. Everyone was friendly, and everything I needed was less than a block away from the alternate. I
The Path of Most Resistance
Once upon a time, there was a social trail. It was "the most easily navigated route between an origin and destination", and it eventually achieved
A Case of Deja Vu
It's not a great idea to begin a long hike while recovering from an overuse injury. That's how I started the PCT in July '21, and it's how I started
Error 404 – Trail Not Found
If you've hiked any of the other National Scenic Trails, you may have certain expectations regarding trail quality. You should lower those
How Long Will A Sawyer Squeeze Last?
I started the CDT with a brand-new Sawyer Squeeze and 2L CNOC Vecto. I left my old, heavy, MSR Dromedary at home. Instead, for spare capacity, I
What Worked and What Didn’t – CDT Edition
Normally, I'd leave this post until last, but I think it might actually be more helpful than my usual ramblings. I'm also including a "Needs
So. Many. Alternates.
I'm thinking about hiking the CDT this year, and I'll probably be going SOBO. It all comes down to Colorado. The state's snowfall is currently about