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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 Wyoming. To reach the campsite...
My Approach
Since everyone approaches thru-hiking a little differently, I thought it might be helpful to share my approach. I imagine some folks will be following my hike with an eye 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...
Calendar-Year Triple Crown — My “Plan”
About the Calendar-Year Triple Crown (CYTC) The Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail are collectively known as the "Triple Crown" of hiking, so the Calendar-Year
Northbound Continental Divide 2024: How it Began
Inspiration On a crispy autumn day at the end of September 2013, I finish my trek to the Morisset library on the University of Ottawa campus. About 457...
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 arrived just...
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 "official" status. The CDT is...
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 expectations. No, lower them a bit more. Lower...
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 carried four of...