Hi everyone! It’s been a little while since I’ve posted anything on here, but I’m planning on resurrecting this ol’ blog again. I’m not taking off on any “grand” adventures again, so don’t get your hopes up too much. There won’t be more day to day blogging from the trail as I’ve done in the past. I’ve … More 2018 Arizona Trail Race Gear
I apologize to everyone for leaving you hanging once again. It seems to be a common theme for me. When I finished the AT, it took me a good month to write the final post. When I finished the CDT, that took almost four months! The reason I’ve been waiting to write this post is: … More AZT “Finish” and Post AZT Life
April 6 Mileage: 35.4 AZT Mile 673.8 I was trying to find a ride from the Utah border when I finish from anyone other than my Dad. You see, he’s dropped me off and picked me up more times than I can even count since I started this trip. I was trying to save him … More AZT Day 30 – The Pull of the Canyon
April 5 Mileage: 30.3 AZT Mile 638.4 I have a ride lined up to pick me up from the AZ/UT border for next Wednesday. It’s the earliest day they could come get me so I have to try and hike a little less daily miles than usual. That means I only have to average 21ish … More AZT Day 29 – I Promise I Tried to Hike Less Miles
April 4 Mileage: 17.4 AZT Mile 608.1 We hang in the hotel until we’re forced to check out at 11:00am. We had a few beers left over in the fridge from yesterday and around 9:30am I decided to crack one open. The next thing you know, I’ve had four by the time we check out. … More AZT Day 28 – Climbing Out of Flagstaff
April 1-3 I was feeling pretty beat up after hiking through all the snow and mud in the previous section, so I decided to take some time off. I’m pretty far ahead of schedule and there’s no reason to rush through the rest of the trail. Might as well take some time off, slow down, … More AZT Days 25-27: A Triple Zero in Flagstaff
March 31 Mileage: 32.0 AZT Mile 575.7 Last night and this morning has to be the coldest night so far. I keep thinking I’ve already experienced the coldest, and then it gets worse. I slept with my head fully inside my sleeping bag for most of the night. Now it’s slightly damp from the condensation … More AZT Day 24 – Booking it to Flagstaff
March 30 Mileage: 24.5 (plus 2 miles in and out of Mormon Lake) AZT Mile 543.7 My alarm goes of at 6:00am but its WAY too cold to even think about moving. I doze off for another 45 minutes before I notice the sun is fully up. I go slow putting my things away, dreading … More AZT Day 23 – More Snow and Hiker Friends
March 29 Mileage: 33.6 AZT Mile 519.2 It was super windy last night. My tent kept whacking me in the side of the head every few minutes which made for a fitful night of sleep. It feels chilly out, but not as bad as I was expecting. It snowed a tiny bit last night, but … More AZT Day 22 – I Hike Fast When I’m Cold
March 28 Mileage: 22.6 AZT Mile 485.6 Caitlin and I wake up around 7:30am and start to get our things together. My dad will be here around 9:00am to pick her up and take her back to the airport. It’s time for me to head back out alone. I’ve really had a great time hiking … More AZT Day 21 – Alone Again and Out of the Desert
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