Equipment We Appreciate # 1

We love our beds..... We are using Therm-a-rest ZLite pads for the first time. They have many advantages: lightweight, not expensive (approximately $45 each), durable, waterproof, and can be used as yoga/ stretching mats anywhere along the trail. The other thing that really works about them is that they lay flat and we can now cook … Continue reading Equipment We Appreciate # 1 →

Trail Thoughts

There is a mysterious energy I am feeling as I walk along this trail, one that I never experienced before. This might have to do with how much forethought and anticipation has gone into the planning for this hike but it has a magical, subtle way of pulling me forward. A bonding is being formed … Continue reading Trail Thoughts →

100 Miles into the AZT: LESSONS LEARNED

Snow is a motivating element on a hike, but two-faced, as it creates nervous survival tension underneath the soft beauty. You encourage yourself to keep moving to preserve your body heat. Eating almost frozen power bars while continuously hiking will not aid digestion.It is possible to hike for consecutive days with soaking wet footwear. TIP: put … Continue reading 100 Miles into the AZT: LESSONS LEARNED →

Trail Info

The AZT (Arizona Trail- a national scenic trail) is a well built, multi-use trail that allows for horses and bikes with its wider path, well maintained levelness, and soft ascents/descents. Although, we are finding the gradual elevation changes leads to some meandering, this high quality trail is accurately measured in distance which is a gift!! … Continue reading Trail Info →

The Arizona Trial (AZT)

Hello Everyone! Welcome to the first instalment of the Arizona Trial, our attempt to keep you up to date with our misadventures. Yes, we are wandering again and this time it is a thru hike of the Arizona Trail (AZT). This will be the longest hike we've ever done. It stretches 800 miles ( 45-50 … Continue reading The Arizona Trial (AZT) →