Physical vs. Mental Challenges of Big Efforts
Thru-hiking is a mental and physical marathon, blending self-discovery with diverse landscapes. Embrace the challenge.
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Thru-Hiking the Continental Divide Trail
Are you looking to hike the Continental Divide Trail? I have done it twice, and here is what I can offer to help
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Colorado Trail Gear List
The Colorado Trail is one of the highest altitude and rewarding thru-hikes. Here is the gear list that helped me set the record.
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Ouachita Trail Day 13 – The Terminus
Day 13 of the Ouachita Trail and we made it to the terminus of the Ouachita Trail on our thru hike across Oklahoma and Arkansas
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Ouachita Trail Day 12 – Dog Poo
Snacking on a Ouachita Trail thru hike. Day 12 of backpacking the Ouachita Trail and I stepped in Dog Poo
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Ouachita Trail Day 11 – Tiger shirt
Thru-hiking the Ouachita Trail, Day 11 and my Tiger Shirt
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Day 10 Ouachita Trail – Thanksgiving
Day 10 on the Ouachita Trail was Thanksgiving and we met Warren Doyle
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Day 9 Ouachita Trail
The Ouachita Trail Day 9 and the leaves covering the trail
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Day 8 Ouachita Trail- The Big Storm
Day 8 of the Ouachita Trail complete with allergies, rain, and all the fun of thru hiking
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Ouachita Trail Day 7 – Allergic reaction and the Bluebell
Resupplying at the Blue Bell Cafe and Day 7 on the Ouachita trail across Oklahoma and Arkansas
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Ouachita Trail Day 6 – Surprise Trail Magic
Ouachita Trail Day 6 on our thru hike across Oklahoma and Arkansas
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Ouachita Trail Day 5 – Buck
The Ouachita Trail Day 5 on our thru-hike across Oklahoma and Arkansas
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Ouachita Trail Day 4 – Walmart
The Ouachita Trail thru hike and our first resupply at the local store of Arkansas... Walmart
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Ouachita Trail Day 3 – Arkansas
Backpacking the Ouachita Trail through Arkansas and Oklahoma on a thru-hike
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Ouachita Trail Day 2 – Winding Stair
The Ouachita Trail structure during our thru-hike of the trail going thru Oklahoma and Arkansas
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Ouachita Trail Day 1 – The Oklahoma Standard
Traversing the soul-stirring Ouachita Trail, every step a dance with nature. From sunrise whispers to sunset tales, my thru-hike odyssey
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Sleep Strategy on the Colorado Trail FKT
The Colorado Trail is a 500 mile route from Denver to Durango. Here is the strategy I used for sleeping and setting the record, FKT
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Day 252-FINISHED!
CDT day 80 -CDT total distance: 2756 Total trail miles hiked: 7636 My shoe was untied but I kept going. My Achilles was tightening up...
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Day 251-the set up
CDT day 79-Miles Hiked today: 40 CDT total distance traveled: 2730 Total trail miles: 7610 Avg temps: 70s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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Day 250-The last town
CDT day 78-Miles Hiked today: 35 CDT total distance traveled: 2690 Total trail miles: 7570 Avg temps: 80s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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