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…

Feb 15

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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…

Feb 1

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January 2026

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…

Jan 24

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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.

Jan 12

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December 2025

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.

Dec 17, 2025

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October 2025

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.

Oct 13, 2025

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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…

Oct 5, 2025

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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.

Oct 1, 2025

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August 2025

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.

Aug 11, 2025

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July 2025

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.

Jul 14, 2025

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June 2025

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.

Jun 28, 2025

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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…

Jun 19, 2025

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