Total Miles 256.2

Good solid start!

Only one blister so far! The heat took a few days to get used to, but overall my body is handling it very well.

I decided to go south from Alamo Lake to Wendon, Az and west from there.

I’ve only encountered two natural water sources in this whole section, it’s so dry!

I ditched my tent and sent gear ahead to give me as light of a pack as possible for some huge water carries.

Been sleeping under the stars. Keeping my eye out for those scorpions😬

It’s April 19 at 6:19 AM in Nothing, Arizona. It all starts now.

Stay tuned for updates and posts from the trail. Use the map above to keep track of progress.

I’m going for it again!

After breaking my foot 4,800 miles into the loop last year, I’m starting on April 19th from Nothing, Arizona and redoing the entire hike that has basically consumed my life since I first decided to do it over 3 years ago.

Everything has been updated for speed. Better pack, 5 day food carries, and all the same pairs of shoes (I have 13).

It’s another dry year out west and the forest fires are going to start early. I worked hard all winter in preparation for this and I’m more confident in my abilities now. My overall mile average per day was 33.6 and I’m confident I can get up to 35 as long as I can stay healthy.

I have incredible sponsors behind me, Taco Comfort Solutions, Nashville Pack, Eastern Mountain Sports, Darn Tough Vermont and Ransome Multimedia. With their help and the support of my friends and family, I know I can get this done!