It’s never a good thing to lie to yourself. After a successful return to the ultra life with the NYC Trail Mix 50K in November and the Oakwood 50-miler in December, the Rocky Raccoon 100 on February 1 seemed like the next logical step up toward the Really Big One, the Tahoe 200 in June. …
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One, Two, Bungee My Shoe?
THINGS WERE GOING TOO WELL. My hiking partner and I were climbing the Abyss Lake Trail in Colorado, near Mt. Bierstadt and Mt. Evans. Seven miles into the 8.5-mile outbound leg, we were at 12,000 feet, above the treeline, walking on tricky, rocky trail. I was moving along well, with no breathing problems, only the …
Western Hiking Trek: Fantastic Falls and Fossils, Alien Plants, and Painted Ladies
Guest poster Keith Shaw wraps up his stay in the Badlands, discovering and exploring some hidden gems of nature among the tourist traps. It seems likely that few people these days are enjoying these particular trails. Too bad! Bolded text in his reports are emphasis mine, highlighting what I find to be particularly interesting. I …
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Badlands Trek: Giant Heads, Magical Caves, and the Ladder From Hell
Guest poster Keith Shaw continues his hiking trip through the Badlands area, encountering spectacular natural and man-made wonders. Did he survive Notch Trail and the ladder? Find out below! Note: Bolded text is emphasis mine, noting what I find to be particularly noteworthy. I've also edited for length and to fix typos. Day Two: Fun …
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