Day 6 is up on the story map. View it here.

Day 5 is up on the story map. View it here.

Day 4 is up on the story map. View it here.

Day 3 is up on the story map. View it here.

Day 2 is up on the story map! View it here.

Day 1 is up on the story map! View it here.

Since my Day 49 blog was so short, here is some bonus content: the interview I did with #2 Pencil…

I’ll be giving another presentation next week for the American Long Distance Hiking Association – West (ALDHA-WEST) for their annual ruck on March 9.

This will be a one of several break-out sessions about using maps and apps on routes and trails. The keynote speaker will be from “LarryBoy” who hiked a 2,500 mile desert route connecting Arizona, Utah, and Idaho.

I’ve been participating in rucks for years…they are usually in person and help prepare hikers for the upcoming thru-hiking season, but because of COVID the event will be virtual this year.

What is a ruck you might be asking? Ruck is the German word for backpacking, and has been used through the trail community as a name for an event that helps you get out and backpack.

So join me on Wednesday, March 9 at 5pm PST.

The video of our panel presentation from Treeline Review is now up! Check out the webpage to find out more details about gear each of us carry, and watch the presentation here:

I had the pleasure of discussing the Blue Mountains Trail with Lori, founder of the Hike podcast.

Lori had me on a few years ago to talk about the Oregon Desert Trail, so it was fun to connect again about this new trail I’ve been helping with.