If you're reading this then it means it's already too late. I've officially begun the CDT. Yes, today, Saturday, April 29, (so many commas) is the day I arrive at Crazy Cook monument in the Bootheel of New Mexico to begin my second walk across the … [Read More]
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Three Passes Trek Day 9: Lobuche – Dzongla
Last night I ordered the vegetable chow mein for breakfast and the chef didn't approve (apparently it's not breakfasty enough a dish to warrant early-morning cooking). Fortunately, he comes around and I have a mediocre vegetable chow mein waiting for me … [Read More]
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Petzl Spatha Knife Review
Although manufactured and advertised as a climbing knife, I've taken to carrying the Petzl Spatha as my hiking knife. I used to carry a Leatherman Skeletool CX, but the only feature I … [Read More]
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Continental Divide Trail Gear List
It's finally complete, my Continental Divide Trail gear list. I didn't think I would ever be prepping for another thru-hike (and especially not for the CDT), but now the time has come for me to set off on yet another trans-USA … [Read More]
Three Passes Trek Day 8: Kongma La
Today's the day; I'm setting out to conquer the 18,159 ft / 5,535 m Kongma La. This will be the first of what will (hopefully) be three passes crossed on this trek (the Three Passes Trek - get it now?). Luckily, I've found a crew … [Read More]
Three Passes Trek Day 7: Dingboche to Chukhung
Today's hike won't be too intense since yesterday I was convinced that should attempt Kongma La (the first of the three passes) from Chukhung (the next village) instead of from Dingboche (where I am now). However, I am up early to … [Read More]
