Backpacker Radio 109 | The Real Hiking Viking on The Hayduke

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by the show’s third co-host at this point, the real hiking viking.  We do a deep dive on every inch of Jabba’s recent hike of the Hayduke, including the challenges of long water carries, regular exposure to 100-plus degree days, navigating the route, and some truly epic stories, including a trail magic rafting trip through the Grand Canyon.  Whether you want to learn about the Hayduke or are simply craving some more Jabba time, this one will not disappoint.

We wrap the show with a triple crown of things that ruin your day, Chaunce explains why you can’t get a vaccine until after you’ve done your taxes, and we get some more horse facts, chicken edition.

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Interview with Jabba aka The Real Hiking Viking

QOTD: Do you believe in ghosts? Do you believe in aliens? If you believe in both, do you think they believe in each other? Do you think there are alien ghosts? 

00:11:20 – How do you know no one was there?
00:11:49 – Was it moving around like a flashlight?
00:12:41 – Were any substances consumed?
00:12:54 – Did any part of you want to go check it out?
00:13:38 – Let us know if there’s anyone who we should interview in Wisconsin?
00:16:28 – Tell us about the Hayduke!
00:18:18 – Is the Hayduke really a trail?
00:20:12 – How long was it in miles for you? Where did it start and finish?
00:21:03 – Was Lt.Cuckoo Bird’s injury due to bad luck?
00:24:00 – Are your caches still in the desert?
00:26:50 – And you borrowed this guy’s car pre-shower?
00:27:00 – So…how long was the trail?
00:28:44 – Can you give us more of a sense of the route from there?
00:31:38 – Can you talk a little bit about the social component of the hike?
00:33:37 – Did you know the girls were on trail behind you?
00:34:58 – How challenging is the navigation?
00:35:52 – Were you relying on GPS or was there a guide you used?
00:35:35 – Did it have a description guide?
00:37:34 – Were you carrying maps?
00:40:59 – Tell me about the terrain itself? How fast are you moving?
00:42:58 – What is the water situation?
00:44:03 – What was your start date and what would your ideal start date be?
00:45:37 – Were you keeping up with eating 4,700 calories a day?
00:46:16 – Did you use electrolytes?
00:47:29 – How did you carry 11 liters of water?
00:49:02 – What shelter did you bring?
00:50:02 – How cold were the nights?
00:50:30 – What kind of miles were you pulling?
00:51:44 – Is the Grand Canyon permitted like the Wonderland Trail? Do you have to pick every campsite?
00:53:51 – What is your typical hiking day?
00:55:26 – Can you explain the mental game the lack of water plays on you?
00:59:38 – How often were you planning your campsites and siestas based on water?
01:00:44 – How are you doing with sleep?
01:01:53 – Can you speak to the overall landscape profile of what you are hiking through on the Hayduke?
01:03:50 – Are you back in your element?
01:06:40 – What are your plans for the rest of the year?
01:09:41 – When are you going to finish the Hayduke?
01:09:54 – Will doing it in the fall affect the water?
01:10:38 – What was the quality of the water like?
01:13:30 – Were you backflushing your filter a lot?
01:21:11 – What was your favorite day on trail?
01:24:52 – What part of the trail were you on when you went into The Wave?
01:26:43 – Did you have any scary moments?
01:31:40 – What stopped you from going out to help her?
01:32:44 – How are you doing Chaunce?
01:34:35 – So, Grand Canyon?
01:35:26 – Did you use an umbrella?
01:44:56 – Did you ever get word on what happened to the man who got airlifted out?
01:56:59 – Is there anything else you want to cover about the Hayduke?

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