Continental Divide Trail Week 15: The Final State(s)
Week 15 on the Continental Divide Trail brings us into the final two states of the CDT, Idaho and Montana. The trail only makes a small appearance in Idaho and spends a lot of time tracing the Idaho-Montana border. We leave Yellowstone, take the Mack's Inn Alternate, and arrive in Lima, Montana
Continental Divide Trail Horror Stories (Class of 2020)
As part of the Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey, I ask hikers what their lowest moments on the trail were and when, if ever, they encountered a situation where they felt legitimately afraid or in danger. The CDT has a well-deserved reputation for not being the most beginner-friendly or
Ridge Merino Solstice Lightweight Pullover Hoodie Review
The Ridge Merino Solstice Hoodie is a long-sleeve, lightweight, wool-blend hoodie with thumb loops, a relaxed fit, and a 30 UPF rating. It's great for shielding you from the sun whilst enjoying and frolicking in the outdoors. Based in Mammoth Lakes, California (a Pacific Crest Trail resupply
The CDT Resupply Guide: Class of 2020 Survey
As alluded to above, I often advise hikers not to worry too much about resupply before beginning a thru-hike. Barring any dietary restrictions or a tight resupply schedule (i.e. you're on a CDT speed run), there's little reason to stress about where you're going to buy food in Wyoming in a couple of
HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 4 Trail Runner Review
The Specs Weight: 10.8 oz / 306 g (per shoe)Heel to toe drop: 4 mmHeel height: 32 mmForefoot height: 28 mmHeight: AnkleClosure: Lace-upUpper material: SyntheticMidsole: EVAOutsole: Vibram MegagripRock plate: NoWaterproof: No (waterproof version available)Country of Origin: USASizes: Men's sizes
Pacific Crest Trail Advice for 2021 (from the Class of 2020)
Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket Review
The Specs Weight: 10.6 oz / 300 gShell Fabric: Pertex QuantumMaterial: Pertex Quantum brushed nylon with DWR (37 g/m2)Fill Power: 900+ goose downFill Weight: 3.7 oz / 105 gHood: YesPockets: 2Country of Origin: USASizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXLColor: Black, Blue Sky, Midnight, SunburstMSRP: $339 The
The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2020 Survey
In the third part of this year's Continental Divide Trail Thru-hiker Survey, we take a deep dive into Continental Divide Trail hikers' gear. CDT gear lists vary wildly between hikers and (spoiler alert) it's impossible to find a perfect CDT gear list. That said, we can try. I've organized this