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"Outback"
NOBO
4/15/2020
Approach Trail: Yes
houseonmyback.com (blog)

I will be starting in Durango (NOBO) September 8th and taking the Collegiate West alternate route. I plan to complete the trail on September 28th.

I'm definitely planning on integrating night-hiking and Siesta-hiking regularly to reduce my water requirements. I'll also have a typical sun umbrella and basic sun-resistant clothing. I'll be...

For the long water stretches in the 700-mile desert section where 5-7 liter water carries are sometimes required, did you carry extra bottles or bladders or both? I'm finalizing my Mojave rig and it...

Have any of you veteran thru-hikers completed two thru-hikes in one hiking season or any major pre-hikes prior to your start date? I will be end-to-ending the Bibbulmun Track in Australia before...

At what point towards the end of the trail should I think about booking a one-way ticket back home out of Vancouver International Airport? Obviously, I don't know my exact finish date so does this...

I enjoyed the article. "Border fever" should bring about focus and consistency in time/miles logged, not overconfidence that could put myself or others in jeopardy. It's humbling.

I'll be starting May 14th! (pending PCTA approval)

May 14th is my application date with the PCTA.