General Impressions ...Well, we finished the Arizona Trail almost three weeks ago, and yet it feels much longer. We always seem to experience a strange time warp once we finish a trail...the hike ends abruptly and we head back into the real … [Read more...]
Arizona Trail (AZT) – Resupply Plan
For the most part, the Arizona Trail resupply options are well spaced, so that one doesn't need to carry too many days of food. One of the nice things about the Arizona Trail is the easy access to towns along the trail. We prefer to carry fewer … [Read more...]
Arizona Trail (AZT) – Gear List
Even though we have been on several long distance hikes, we still use a gear list to make sure that we do not forget anything back at home. The list has evolved over time and probably will continue to do so as we make changes to gear, and change with … [Read more...]
Arizona Trail (AZT) – Beardoh’s Food List
Compared to my previous hikes, I am taking a different approach with meals on the AZT. My Arizona Trail Food List is very low in sugar, and more healthy than what I have taken hiking in the past. While I've enjoyed eating a bag of gummy worms and a … [Read more...]
Arizona Trail (AZT) – Training
Well, it's hard to believe that we'll be starting the Arizona Trail in a week! Even though we have had it in our minds to do this trail for almost nine months, it seems that our start date is rushing towards us. We have been spending the winter … [Read more...]
Arizona Trail (AZT) – 2015 Hike!
We're hiking the Arizona Trail (AZT)! We are very excited to begin the Arizona Trail in early March. Joining us on this hike will be our good friend and Triple Crowner Qball. We met Qball while hiking the AT in 2011. He and Beardoh hiked the PCT in … [Read more...]
