For the most part, our gear is the same from year to year. We usually get some new items of clothing, and often sew up a new backpack, other than that - things stay the same. This year is mostly the same, minus one major thing…the biggest change … [Read more...]
Mogollon Rim Trail Photos 2019
The Grand Enchantment Trail hike that we did in 2018 was really rewarding and enjoyable. Brett Tucker and Melissa Spencer have done an outstanding of putting together this new route called the Mogollon Rim Trail and we were lucky to be among the … [Read more...]
The Mogollon Rim Trail (MRT)
Last year’s hike on the Grand Enchantment Trail was one of our most rewarding hikes. A challenge in terrain, navigation and water management, we felt a sense of pride in the completion of that route. We figured we’d give ourselves a couple years … [Read more...]
John Muir Trail (JMT) – THE FAQ
The answers to this FAQ are meant to give the first time thru hiker of the John Muir Trail (JMT) a starting point in thinking about their hike. If you haven't yet, check out the JMT 2018 thru hike video. My experience on the JMT is … [Read more...]
DIY Beef Jerky for Thru Hiking
For a few years, and many miles, home made beef jerky has served as a substantial portion of our hiking diet. Our friends, Purple and Carnivore (we met them on the AT in 2011), showed us how they make it in the days immediately before we began hiking … [Read more...]
PCT Resupply & Town Thoughts – Part 1 (Mile 0-454)
Here is our quick and dirty guide to towns on the PCT that we have been through. Many of these, Beardoh has had the pleasure of passing through on two, three or even four occasions, and some were skipped on one thru hike but perhaps not on … [Read more...]
John Muir Trail Photos 2018
The JMT. I love this trail. I aim to hike it (or in the near vicinity) every two years for the foreseeable future - whether that be doing either the JMT alone or as part of the PCT or something (hmm - Theodore Soloman's Trail?). I love the blues … [Read more...]
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