Derek and Carl discuss what it takes to hike faster and farther with significantly more daily elevation gain for a broken-down guy who’s trying to thru hike the Collegiate Loop in Colorado. And, of course, there’s always the weird stuff that happens along the way. How would you handle the strange scenarios on this epic 10 day journey?
Some of the Topics Covered:
-3 ways to hike faster and farther
-Life or Death Backpacking Situations
-The Collegiate Loop
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