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Sangre de Cristo Range Traverse Fastpack (Completed!)

Sangre de Cristo; Sangre Fría; Solo y Sin Apoyo

Fastpack Has Been Completed!

Safely + Successfully. This post will be kept up, but I’ll be documenting the trip in different ways on its own group of pages here.

Gates of the Arctic National Park Guiding Photos

Some of my favorite photos from guiding out in the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in June of 2019. I’ll be updating this as I edit the photos.

Back from the Gates of the Arctic National Park

A successful time assisting with guiding duties with Andrew Skurka in the Gates of the Arctic National Park/Preserve! So many stories to share; more projects to get prepared for.

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Backpacking Alaska! My Personal Guiding Gear List

OFF TO ALASKA! I’ll guiding two intense trips with the man/myth/legend/my Boulder neighbor of walk-abouts: Andrew Skurka in Gates of the Arctic National Park/Preserve for the rest of the month of May.

Training Journal 5/27/19 – 6/2/19

2019 Project Dreamin’ Updates

(See my original post to understand what’s going on)

Training Journal 5/20/19 – 5/26/19

Training Journal 5/13/19 – 5/19/19

Review: Copper Spur HV UL1 Bikepack Tent by Big Agnes

At a Glance

Pros: Comfortable, roomy, extremely well-designed
Cons: stuff sack to use as bikepacking bag is a great idea, but may need to be further developed as a solid feature
Weight:
- Tent Stakes/accessories: 121 grams
- Stuff Sack: 111 grams
- Tent Poles: 363 grams
- Rain Fly: 348 grams
- Tent Body: 337 grams
- Integrated Footprint (sold separately): 169 grams
- Total Packed Weight: 1.13kg
Interesting To: Bikepackers and Ultralight hikers who want a tent rather than a tarp/bivy setup
Best For: Those who seek comfort and privacy only a tent can provide
Price: $399.95, Ground Cloth: (suggested): $65

Training Journal 5/6/19 – 5/12/19