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• Day 3: Off My Game

  

  Courthouse Wash(28.9mi)-Rim on Amasa Back Alt(38.4)~9.5miI am admittedly off my game so far this trail. I didn't come into the Hayduke as rested, prepared, or... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 2: No Lack of Sand

  

  Devil's Campground(10.9)-Courthouse Wash(28.9mi)~18miWe got a leisurely start at 7:15am this morning. Being in a campsite with warmed bathrooms and running wate... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Day 1: Rolling Out The Dirt Carpet

  

  Tower Arch Trailhead(0)-Devil's Garden Campground(10.9)10.9miThis entry will be a long one, since there is lots to catch people up on. Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• 1 Day Til Start Date...Drivin' to Moab!

  

  *I'm testing out a new blogging app, so bear with me if things are a little off the next week or so...I am writing this as Katherine and I make the 15hr drive... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• 6 Days Til Start Date...Sharing the Journey

  

  Podcast!Obviously, a big part of doing my hikes is sharing it with all of you. I've never really been able to fully express in writing how much blogging and... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• 11 Days Til Start Date...Updated Gear For the Hayduke Trail

  

  I'm pretty dialed in with my gear, but each year there are small improvements that can be made and adjustments that are needed depending on the trail I'll be... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• 28 Days Til Start Date...Hayduke Trail Planning, UGH!

  

  I am just one month away from starting the Hayduke trail with Katherine! Much of the Hayduke planning is complete. What has me at my height of wiredness is the... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• 33 Days Til Start Date...Loose Ends...

  

  Upcoming Presentations, Events Adventures:*Feb 23rd: AT Presentation at REI Hillsboro (register HERE) 6:30pm*Feb 28th: Triple Crown Presentation at... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• 38 Days Til Start Date...What is the Hayduke Trail? (Part 2)

  

  In my previous post, I talked about how I first learned of the Hayduke Trail and came to the possibly insane decision to attempt it as a thru hike. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• 43 Days Til Start Date...What Is the Hayduke Trail? (Part 1)

  Upcoming Presentations, Events Adventures:*Feb 9th: AT Presentation at REI Tualatin (register HERE) 6:30pm*Feb 21st: In the documentary "Flip Flop Flipped"... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• The Kallin's TEDx Talk!

  Upcoming Presentations, Events Adventures:*Feb 9th: AT Presentation at REI Tualatin (register HERE) 6:30pm*Feb 21st: In the documentary "Flip Flop Flipped"... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• I'm Not the Only One

  

  Upcoming Presentations, Events Adventures:*Feb 9th: AT Presentation at REI Tualatin (register HERE) 6:30pm*Feb 21st: In the documentary "Flip Flop Flipped"... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• An Eventful February Ahead!

  

  More frequent blog posts are coming soon, but I wanted to update everyone on the busy February I have ahead and the events I'll be at in Portland for locals. Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• On the Horizon for 2015...

  

  Hello Everyone! I'm really excited to announce my plans for 2015. This plan has been stewing in my mind even before I started the Appalachian Trail last year an... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Death Valley Reunion Trip

  

  Upcoming Presentations:*Feb 9th: AT Presentation at REI Tualatin (register HERE) 6:30pm*Feb 23rd: AT Presentation at REI Hillsboro (register HERE) 6:30pmI took ... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2014 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Growth In The Green Tunnel

  

  Upcoming Presentations:*Feb 9th: AT Presentation at REI Tualatin (register HERE) 6:30pm*Feb 23rd: AT Presentation at REI Hillsboro (register HERE) 6:30pmHi... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2014 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Navigating the Mental Trail

  

  Upcoming Presentations:*Oct 29th: AT Presentation at Mazamas Mountaineering Center (43rd/Stark), 7pm, free*Nov 1st: AT Presentation at the Oregon Trails Club... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Appalachian Trail Gear Review

  

  Here is my gear review for the gear I used on the Appalachian Trail this past summer. I only changed/added a few things from my CDT hike last summer, so most th... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Triple Crowning Moment

  

  I'm excited to share with everyone the culmination of this most recent chapter in my life. This past weekend was the Triple Crown ceremony where hikers who... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Advice to Future ATers

  

  Upcoming Presentations:*Oct 29th: AT Presentation at Mazamas Mountaineering Center (43rd/Stark), 7pm, free*Nov 1st: AT Presentation at the Oregon Trails Club... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK