Erin "wired" Saver

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• Day 42: All Over The Place

  

  May 3rdCrane Lake(634.7)-FS610, 2mi before Nankoweap Trailhead(656.1)21.4miSince we didn't have to do many miles today and we both felt spent last night, we... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 41: The Arizona Trail

  

  May 2ndE Side of Kaibab Plateau(615.7)-Crane Lake(634.7)19miSince we have a somewhat relaxed schedule the next three days, we slept in and left camp at 7am. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 40: Leaving For The Grand Canyon

  

  May 1stHwy 89a/Kanab(610.7)-E Side of Kaibab Plateau5miIt was another great day at Trish's house as we prepared for our big 8-9 day leg into the Grand Canyon.... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 39: Surviving the Hayduke

  

  April 30thBottom of Crack Route off Vermillion Cliffs(603.2)-Hwy 89a/Kanab(610.7)7.5miEvery time I reach day 39 on my long hikes, I like to think of it as a... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 38: Sand Sloggin'

  

  April 29thTank on Vermillion Cliffs(576.7)-Bottom of Crack Route off Vermillion Cliffs(603.2)26.5(felt a lot shorter?)Gavin and I got going by 6:30am,... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 37: The Marathon Day

  

  April 28thTop of Middle Exit(550.5)-Tank on Vermillion Cliffs(576.7)26.2miOh man, what a long day. A reminder that I lost my camera yesterday, so the rest of... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 36: The Long Short Day

  

  April 27thWire Pass Trailhead(543)-Top of Middle Exit(550.5)7.5mi+4mi side trip=11.5miSince today is a very short day to legally camp and setup for a long day... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 35: Well, I'm Consistent

  

  April 26thKanab(529)-Wire Pass Trailhead(543)14miI prepped my stuff last night so I'd be relaxed this morning and not forget anything. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Days 33 & 34: Kanab Double Zero!

  

  It really is ridiculous how quickly town days go. I had a double zero here in Kanab and would love another double just to get more done. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Slideshow: Hankville, UT-Kanab, UT (Mile 209.3-529)

  Slideshow: Hanksville, UT-Kanab, UT (Mile 209.3-529)Here is the slideshow from the section chunk of the Hayduke Trail. I won't do another slideshow til the... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 32: Early to Kanab

  

  April 23rdStart of Bullrush Gorge(504.8)-Hwy 89/Buckskin Wash/Kanb(529)24.2miThe plan for today was to sleep in, take it easy, and camp a bit early since we... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 31: Trail on the Hayduke!?

  

  April 22ndOff Under the RimTr(481.6)-Start of Bullrush Gorge(504.8)23.2miIt was cold overnight, but not as cold as we anticipated. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 30: Bryce Canyon Day

  

  April 21stTropic,UT(463.7)-off Under the RimTr(481.6)17.9miGavin and I got a nice relaxed start after the commentary hot breakfast from our hotel. I totally... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 29: A Nero To Tropic

  

  April 20thJust before Cannonville(457)-Tropic,UT(463.7)6.7miWoke up to another cold morning in the mid 30s and condensation on the ceiling of the tent. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 28: Smooth Sailin'

  

  April 19thParia River, 1mi S of Snake Creek(431.8)-Just before Cannonville(457)25.2miI was up and out by 7am. There was a chill in the air and I sadly had to pu... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 27: Independence Day

  

  April 18thHackberry Canyon(404.8mi)-Paria River, 1mi S of Snake Creek(431.8)27miWe got going by 7:45am this morning. It was still cold, but we could tell it... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 26: Cold Road To Cool Narrows

  

  April 17thJeep Td after Paradise Canyon(382.6)-Hackberry Canyon(404.8mi)22.2mi(GPS says 23.1mi)Brrr! We both awoke to frozen condensation on our tent ceilings. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 25: Cold Canyon Cruising

  

  April 16thLast Chance Creek Canyon(361.2)-Jeep Rd after Paradise Canyon(382.6)22.4mi(GPS says 24.5mi)It was in the upper 20s when Katherine checked her... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 24: Canyon Cruising

  

  April 15thRogers Canyon(340.2)-Last Chance Creek Canyon(361.2)21mi(GPS says 24mi)Whew, the wind died down last night and was completely gone this morning! Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 23: We Knew There'd Be Days Like This

  

  April 14thWillow Tank Slide(322.9)-Rogers Canyon(340.2)17.3mi(GPS says 18)It was a pretty challenging day today for a variety of reasons. It's pretty late and... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK