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A Comparison of Cows and Hikers
Despite the obvious differences of how many legs we choose to walk on and the fact that hikers aren’t shot in the head when they get old and fat enough,...
Into the Silver City
The walk out of Lordsburg was full of sunshine and flat miles. I did not mind the easy walking; however, we left town at 2 p.m. during the heat of...
Pacific Crest Trail: Campo to Julian
Campo, CA (mile 0) to Julian, CA (mile 77) /embed] April 27 "Expectation is the Root of all Heartache" The day has finally arrived. I get to attempt to thruhike...
Week Two: A Horse with No Name
Week 2: Julian to Idyllwild The Anza-Borrega region is bleeding into the Mojave area now, and we are turning into desert animals. Our days have turned to dusty walks along...
PCT Section A: 109 Miles of Ups and, Well, Ups
Even though the weather is much cooler than when the herd will be walking through these parts, it's still hot. A 75 degree day here feels like 95 to me....
Desert Day Dreaming about PCT Section A
Now that I’m about 2.5 months away from my PCT start date, I’ve been having lots of day dreams about the first 78 miles I did last March, from Campo...
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Sombriolet
Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. Specs: UPF Rating: 50 plus Size of brim: 3 by 3 ¾ inches Weight: 3.1 oz Material: Nylon and Polyester,...