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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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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 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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October 18, 2018 Brandon Chase

Reaching the Roof of Africa: How to Hike Mt. Kilimanjaro

This article first appeared on TheTrek.co Towering 19,341 feet above the Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in

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September 29, 2018 Brandon Chase

Longer Hikes and Fewer Crowds: The Best of Acadia National Park

This article first appeared on TheTrek. Occupying approximately 47,000 acres across Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula in Maine

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September 7, 2018 Brandon Chase

How to Hike the West Highland Way: 96 Miles Through the Scottish Highlands

This article first appeared on TheTrek.co Completed in 1980, the West Highland Way is a 96-mile linear long-distance footpath in

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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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