Day 7: Got up and tried to pump some water from the Colorado which I had let settle overnight. It was a tough job and took 10+ minutes just to get a liter. Packed up my gear and met up with the river runners (Tex’s Riverways of Moab, a great… Continue reading
Below is the Daily Journal account from my original Curb Pavement website which tracked my hike across Canyonlands and the Abajo Mountains — one of the longest stretches w/o pavement in the United States. It was only my second major hike (100+ miles) and looking back my perspective was definitely… Continue reading
Part of the Kanab to Hanksville Hike 2006 More pictures available in the Gallery Day 23 Yes! I have conquered the Escalante! I was sooo bummed at the idea of ending my trip headed west — the direction from which I began. But, now that won’t be the case. I… Continue reading
Part of the Kanab to Hanksville Hike 2006 More pictures available in the Gallery Day 17 I began the day exploring some strange rocks formations near camp. Then I had a Clif bar for breakfast, packed up and headed out. The first part of the day was really not much… Continue reading
Part of the Kanab to Hanksville Hike 2006 More pictures available in the Gallery Day 12 Today I began my long trek across the Kaiparowits Plateau – the most remote section of my adventure. I spent most of the day walking on a bench high above the valley floor, but… Continue reading
Part of the Kanab to Hanksville Hike 2006 More pictures available in the Gallery Day 7 The first part of today I continued down and out of Bryce. I got hit with a little more rain, but nothing too bad. I am not sure if my blisters are getting better,… Continue reading
Part of the Kanab to Hanksville Hike 2006 Prep Day — Getting a late start due to lingering work and additional prep. I’m a full day behind now, but hope to catch up before I get on the trail. Good news: the snow has melted from Bryce and in general… Continue reading
In 2006 I got the idea to do something I’d never done before — take a month off work on go on a crazy long hike! I’d completed several short backpacks in the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and the Escalante region — but nothing ever this ambitious. Like many backpackers, I’d… Continue reading
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