The day began early, before the sun crested the 4k’ hills and mountains surrounding the desert floor. The colors were beautiful even for...

My body is sore and broken. Day 4 is often the most difficult day of a thru hike. I have hiked more miles each day than I have hoped and...

Wind shook the tent, leading to a sleepless night and an early rise. With 10 miles to water, an early start didn’t bother me. In fact my...

Either due to living in a time zone an hour ahead, or being so ready to start my first full day I was up and hiking early. The desert...

At 5:42 pm I hiked away from the Colorado River, away from Arizona and into California, beginning the Great Western Loop. 200 plus days...