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May 19, 2019 Brandon

Hiking the Greenstone & Caples Tracks

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

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After three excellent months in Maine, it's time t

After three excellent months in Maine, it's time to head back overseas to finish my tour in Pakistan.⠀
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My time here has been incredibly beneficial and enjoyable in countless ways. While taking all the necessary precautions I was able to spent lots of time outdoors and working on fun projects with great people.⠀
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Here's hoping the next few months fly by so I can get myself back to these views ASAP!

Can you plan all aspects of your first, next, or d

Can you plan all aspects of your first, next, or dream backpacking trip -- without making errors, taking too long, or forgetting key parts? If there’s still room for improvement, register for Andrew Skurka’s Online Planning Course! ⠀
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During the 8-week session, we will teach you how to research likely conditions, select appropriate gear, plan meals, protect your food from bears and mini-bears, create paper and digital maps, and develop some critical backcountry skills like those I needed on this trek in South Africa (pictured).⠀
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The course includes thorough feedback all along the way from instructors such as NatGeo “Adventurer of The Year” himself (@andrewskurka), AT/PCT/LT speed record-setter Joe McConaughy (@thestring.bean), standout gear nerd Hunter Hall, and myself. ⠀
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Session 3 starts July 13; registration will close on July 7. Cost is $145 and comes with over $50 in freebies plus discounts from Mountain Laurel Designs, Ultimate Direction, and more.⠀
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Save yourself time and money, and make the best of your 2020 trips and beyond. Hope to see you there!⠀
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Yesterday, Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy (@thest

Yesterday, Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy (@thestring.bean) set a new Unsupported Long Trail FKT with a time of 4 days, 23 hours, 56 minutes - besting the previous record by almost a full day.⠀
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Check out the link in my bio for a full write-up of this incredible feat!⠀
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Want to learn the ways of this incredible athlete? Joe is an endurance coach and is currently accepting a few new clients. Head to his page for more info.
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GO STRINGBEAN, GO! . . ・・・ Long Trail FKT An $GO STRINGBEAN, GO! . . ・・・ Long Trail FKT Announcement . On Wednesday, 6/10, I will attempt the unsupported FKT going South on Vermont’s 273 mile Long Trail. The Long Trail is the oldest long distance trail in the USA 🇺🇸 and a hotbed of incredible FKT accomplishments. This has been a huge goal of mine for quite some time, but I really want to dedicate this run to the black lives matter movement & the push for progress in racial equality in our country. . You can follow along in two ways: 1) I will try to occasionally post from on trail 2) Katie @kkmcconaughy will be sending a more in depth daily rundown of my progress through email. You can subscribe via my link in bio or eepurl.com/gZepTr . Why the Long Trail? It’s a true classic. Few people know I attempted the record in 2015 and ended up with a watermelon sized knee after 90 miles and called it quits. Before Katie and I relocate to Seattle, I’m so glad to take on this challenge. I’m also hoping this run and my platform will contribute towards positive change and equality in our country. The movement that’s happening in our streets right now shouldn’t stop when we get to the trailhead. . The outdoor and trail running community are generally white, FKT routes have been pioneered by white faces, and Vermont is one the of least diverse states in the USA. I will be carrying 8 stones in my backpack in memory of 8 black lives taken by unjust police brutality (a very tiny fraction of lives lost) and to raise awareness for the #8cantwait campaign to end police violence. I know I’m lucky to have a home in the outdoor community - it should be welcome to all. I’m donating to @outdoorafro and encourage you to as well. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 . I’m honored to follow in the footsteps of some incredible athletes: David Horton, Cave Dog Ted Keizer, @jenpharrdavis @alyssagodesky @_joshuaperry current supported record holder Jonathan Basham (4d12h) and unsupported record holder @thefreeoutside (5d23). Feeling blessed & inspired to walk in the footsteps of some legends in the sport! . I will start with ~25lbs (18 of water/food) and try to cover the 273 miles between 4.5-6 days. I anticipate sleeping 2-4 hours per night$

Putting a pin in this super tough day in the mount

Putting a pin in this super tough day in the mountains. 12 hours of views never hurt so good!

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