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The 5 Physical Demands of Hiking That Most Workout Plans Ignore
Training for hiking requires more than gym fitness. Learn the real physical demands hiking places on your body and why most workout plans fail on trail.
Elevation Training for Hiking: How to Get Trail-Ready Without Living in the Mountains
Altitude is not just more cardio. It’s your engine plus your acclimation plan, stacked. Here’s how to train climbs from sea level, avoid the dumb myths…
Fitness for Hiking: Balance and Reaction Time on Uneven Terrain
Most hikers train miles and strength, then get clumsy when fatigue hits. Uneven terrain is a reaction-time test: foot placement, toe clearance, and…
The Downhill Tax: Why Descents Destroy Strong Hikers and How to Train for It
Downhills are where strong hikers get humbled. This post breaks down the downhill tax, eccentric loading, and how to protect your knees and quads before…
The Track My Mind Runs
Post-trail depression, misalignment, and the hard truth: surviving somewhere doesn’t mean you should stay. A record from the middle.
Segment 2: The Night My Tent Collapsed
2025 SoBo Colorado Trail Report ft. the Buffalo Creek Burn area, South Platte River Trailhead, a night of chaos and a 10-mile dry segment.
Segment 1.5: CT Mentors, Big Ramhorns, & A Literal Meltdown
2025 SoBo Colorado Trail Report ft. the ram standoff, Lenny’s Rest, meeting M&M, camp-spot etiquette, first pitch, cooking fiasco, Ursack mini-guide…
Segment 1: A Clean Break & The CT's Canyon On-Ramp
2025 SoBo Colorado Trail Report ft. Hostel Fish (Denver, CO), Waterton Canyon Trailhead, & the rocky singletrack into Bear Creek country.
Dancing Down the Deviant Streets of Denver, CO
From DTW to Denver’s Ballpark District, day one of my Colorado Trail journey starts with locals, lessons, and the mile-high prologue before the climb.
Women Hiking Alone, Part 2: Blood, Sweat, and Catholes
A no-nonsense guide to periods, pee rags, and trail-tested gear hacks for solo female hikers. Survive and thrive with confidence.
How to Plan Your Thru-Hike Resupply (Without Going Hungry)
Beat thru-hike hunger: master mail drops, trail-town shopping, and backup tricks for when the only store is a gas station.
Adventure Finance: Budgeting Your Thru-Hike Expenses
Master the art of thru-hike budgeting! Learn strategies to manage costs for gear, food, travel, and lodging, plus smart tips to save money without…
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