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Category: Appalachian Trail

March 2, 2020 Brandon Chase

Optimizing Your Research for A Thru-Hike

This article first appeared on TheTrek. When I decided I was going to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2018, I

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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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November 24, 2018 Brandon Chase

11 Gifts For The Aspiring Lightweight Thru-Hiker

[disclosure] The hardest part about shopping for a lightweight hiker is that their gear is so specialized that you are

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November 15, 2018 Brandon Chase

Top 3 Ultralight Stoves for the Appalachian Trail

[disclosure] On the Appalachian Trail, most hikers pack a stove and cook at least one meal per day. I was

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August 28, 2018 Brandon Chase

My Appalachian Trail Nutrition Plan

This article first appeared on TheTrek. One of the common questions I receive about my 98-day AT thru-hike is, “What

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August 21, 2018 Brandon Chase

Five Items I Returned After the AT

The advice commonly given to prospective thru-hikers is that you must rigorously test your gear prior to an extended undertaking

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August 14, 2018 Brandon Chase

Bunionettes: A Lesser-Known Chronic Injury

[disclosure] Feet are the workhorses of any long-distance undertaking. They do the lion’s share of the work and take the

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August 7, 2018 Brandon Chase

Breaking Down My $2,500 Thru-Hike Budget

One of the major considerations when contemplating a thru-hike is, “Can I afford it?” Many hikers think they have arranged

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July 26, 2018 Brandon Chase

My Post-Appalachian Trail Gear Review

[disclosure] Before starting my thru-hike, I posted my projected gear list which I had spent a long time dialing in and

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A few very full days in NYC with @anrope -- biking A few very full days in NYC with @anrope -- biking around the city, the Met, rooftop sunsets, excellent food, and later nights than I’m used to. We packed a lot into a long weekend!
VO₂ max test in NYC last week. Scored a 62.9 (99th VO₂ max test in NYC last week. Scored a 62.9 (99th percentile for my age), up from 56 last year.

I’ve always liked having objective ways to measure fitness beyond race times and how I feel day to day. VO₂ max isn’t everything, but it’s a useful snapshot of aerobic fitness—and one of the things I’m hoping to maintain as long as possible.

Mostly just happy to see that the running, biking, hiking, and generally spending a lot of time outside seem to be working.

Also, running to exhaustion while breathing through this thing is about as enjoyable as it looks.
The Nordic Trail Festival is back! 🙌 After losing The Nordic Trail Festival is back! 🙌

After losing the facility for two years, seeing it purchased by the community and brought back to life makes this event feel a little extra special. The 6-hour trail race is exactly what I love about trail running: grassroots, low-key, a little gritty, and a ton of fun.

I managed to keep moving for 9 laps and 27 miles, which was enough to take the win in the men’s Solo division. 🥇

Pretty great way to spend six hours in the woods. Even better to see this place, and this race, back where it belongs. 🌲 🤘🏻

📸: @elements_by_watson @nordicheritagecenter
Seventeen days of guiding in the High Sierra for @ Seventeen days of guiding in the High Sierra for @andrewskurka with @katiegerber, @christyrosander, and @whereisjessica 🤘🏻

Long days, big off-trail miles, granite passes, alpine lakes, wildflowers, wildlife, and some incredible camps along the way. Tired legs, good people, and a lot of time in a place that never gets old. 

A great stretch of summer in the mountains!

#dreamjob
Last week I completed the Great Circle Trail, a re Last week I completed the Great Circle Trail, a remote and rugged loop in the North Maine Woods. I’ve been eyeing this one for a couple of years and finally had the chance to go for it.

The route stitches together faint footpaths, old tote roads, and a section of the Appalachian Trail, winding past ponds, waterfalls, and rocky overlooks. Innumerable blowdowns and sloppy conditions after a night of rain made for some slow going, but the views deserved a proper look-see -- and if the bugs hadn’t been eating me alive, I definitely would’ve spent even more time exploring the great swimming spots along the way.

A wicked fine day completing one of Maine’s wildest and most overlooked long-distance loops. 

And now, off to the High Sierra to guide for @andrewskurka for a couple weeks! ✌🏻🫡
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