Named peaks in black have 300′ or more rise and a half a mile of isolation Named peaks in gray have less than 300′ of rise and/or less than a half a mile of isolation. “bonus” peaks are peaks summited, but not located directly on the main ridge. “South Little Bear”, 14,020′ Little Bear Peak, Continue reading…
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Total: 6,025 grams/13.3 pounds For this trip, food was essentially fuel, so no fancy/delicious freeze-dried meals to be reconstituted during extended breaks – that just wasn’t going to happen. Each day had the same menu in its kit, and calories totaled ~4,750 calories/day. I brought five days of kit. Breakdown of each day consisted of: Continue reading…
Here’s a link to the below in a simple spreadsheet form. The Sangre de Cristo Range route as an unsupported fastpack carries with it a lot of logistical puzzles one has to solve before the trip becomes realistic. Yes, one has to be in good physical condition to take on the distance – and more Continue reading…
At a Glance Pros: Easy to set up/take down, simple, lightweight, roomy Cons: Tarps in general don’t have the greatest protection from bugs like mosquitoes Weight: alone: 91 grams, w/FK Tarp + 6 stakes: ~544 grams Interesting To: Ultralight enthusiasts Best For: FKTs/Self-Supported Races, sub-24 hour missions Available: Fall 2019 Price: around $25 – $35 Continue reading…
To my surprise, people seem curious in the gear I use that comprises my sleep system. I’ll be describing my current setup that I’ll be using for the Tour of the Highest Hundred, a two-month bikepacking and peak bagging adventure. Like everything, it’s a constantly evolving kit, that changes depending on weather, seasons, geographic location/environment, Continue reading…