There’s a grand debate over buying food in towns versus sending yourself mail drops. You can definitely save some money if you buy food in bulk and ship it to yourself, but is it really worth it? And how do you even go about buying, packaging and sending yourself several months of food?
Read MoreBalance Through Extremes: The 42 Miler
I wanted to see how far I was capable of hiking in a 24 hour period. My previous record was 40 miles, accomplished on a whim while thru-hiking the AT. The forecast for the next day was calling for 70% chance of thunderstorms. Not only was I going to beat my previous record, but I was going to do it in the worst weather possible.
Read MoreApproach Trail: How the Hell Do I Prep for Six Months in the Woods?
Tips on how to get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Budgeting, Training, Scheduling, and other considerations.
Read MoreApproach Trail: How the Hell Do I Pack for Six Months in the Woods?
The hiking community has undergone a major shift in the last 10 years towards packing less and packing lighter. There is a reason for this. You enjoy life a lot more when carrying a 30 pound pack versus a 50 pound pack. Here is my advice.
Read MoreAlive and in the Woods
There is something magical about living in the woods for weeks at a time. Your senses become piqued; you notice every movement in your surroundings, you can hear people from a mile away, and you can smell their deodorant from even further. You know exactly when you need to eat. Most conversations somehow digress into talks of food or poop. You walk around camp barefoot and you lay in the dirt.
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