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Author: Brandon Chase

Brandon Chase is a writer, endurance athlete, and guide based in Maine. He is a former Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State and spent nearly a decade overseas serving at embassies in Egypt, Cyprus, and Pakistan. Along with a 98-day thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, he has summited Mt. Kilimanjaro, hiked the West Highland Way, fastpacked in the Himalayas, and trekked around New Zealand and South Africa. He also regularly competes in ultramarathons at the 50k, 50-mile, and 100-mile distances. He is a Lead Guide for Andrew Skurka Adventures and the New England Outdoor Center.
November 26, 2019 Brandon Chase

The Best Black Friday Deals for Ultralight Hikers

[disclosure] It’s that time of the year again, when winter has settled in and you’re already daydreaming about next years’

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November 20, 2019 Brandon Chase

In Search of Superlative Shorts

[disclosure] I spend a preposterous amount of time wearing shorts. Unless there’s a blizzard, I’m at the office, or visiting

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September 29, 2019 Brandon Chase

Gear Review: The Cutaway by Nashville Pack & Equipment Company

This article first appeared on TheTrek. There is an undeniable influence on thru-hiking from the ultrarunning community, as evidenced by

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May 19, 2019 Brandon Chase

Hiking the Greenstone & Caples Tracks

[disclosure] New Zealand is home to some of the best hiking in the world and is renowned for its ten

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April 24, 2019 Brandon Chase

How and Why to Run the Kepler Track

It’s no secret that New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most amazing nature. Woven among the many

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April 14, 2019 Brandon Chase

Race Report: Altra 50k Skyrun – New Zealand

Link: Race & Registration Information I’ve just returned from a spectacular trip to New Zealand where I spent three weeks

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March 9, 2019 Brandon Chase

Next Race: Altra 50k Skyrun – New Zealand

Coming off a successful and wildly entertaining race in Thailand in January, I had my sights set on another race

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February 5, 2019 Brandon Chase

Race Report: The North Face 100 (50k) – Thailand

Link: Race & Registration Information I’ve just returned from my trip to Thailand where I partook in the North Face

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December 9, 2018 Brandon Chase

Best Water Filters for the Appalachian Trail in 2019

[disclosure] An essential piece of any thru-hiker’s kit is a reliable water filter. There are many, many water sources available

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November 26, 2018 Brandon Chase

Act Fast: 30% Off Guthook’s Appalachian Trail Guide!

Direct link to Atlas Guides Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals are in full swing this week, but one of the best

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