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Embracing the Brutality and the Dirt Roads : Days 15-17 on the CDT
As the evening faded and I hiked away from the Gila, I asked myself the same question which I ask every day… Where should I camp tonight? Luckily,
Wild and Wonderful Water – Part 2 of the Gila : Days 13-15 on the CDT
The hot springs relaxed every ache and muscle in my body and I woke up early after a wonderful nights sleep. Gazing up into starry sky, I saw the
A Balancing Act- Part 1 of the Gila: Days 10-12 on the CDT
To reconnect with the CDT the next morning, we bushwhacked up a spiky drainage to the ridge line. Although I’ve never done a thru hike, I’ve done
New Games with New Rules: Days 7-9 on the CDT
Thru hiking is a game where you make your own rules. The game is governed by a certain set of laws, most of them natural. Wind, fire,
Nighthiking Spooks and Drinking Poop: Days 4-6 on the CDT
If you think your town is small, you should come test your theory against Lordsburg, New Mexico. Besides McDonalds and a few dingy motels occupied my
I Could Get Used to This: Days 2-3 on the CDT
If it weren't for the water caches along this first section of trail, I think it would be impossible for me to hike it. The first cache tasted more
Knock Knock… You’re Late! : Day 1 on the CDT
I might as well have been in a Halloween costume, walking around the University of Arizona with a full loaded backpack for a thru hike. Being
“Walk All Day”
“Walk All Day”I'm standing alone but still with my friends. Their eyes watch from afar, their support shows no end. I know there's no
Backpacking on Black Friday: Day 7 on the MST
While some were camped outside their favorite department stores waiting for the deals of the year, I listened to the wind rippling against my tent
Cold Oats and Coyotes on Thanksgiving: Days 5-6 on the MST
Listening to the pounding of heavy rain for the past 24 hours made me thankful I took the day off from hiking, although it left me feeling a bit