Andrew Skurka has been a legend in the outdoor community for years. The long-distance backpacker has hiked some of the most difficult and demanding trails in the world and has even pioneered some interesting routes of his own. Along the way, he has also helped push the ultralight hiking movement forward by traveling with a … Read more
As far as long-distance hikers go, Andrew Skurka is without a doubt amongst the very best. He has pioneered some epic trails throughout the American West, and beyond, covering a mind-blowing number of miles in the process. These days, Andrew makes his living serving as a guide, gear designer, and writer, which makes him particularly … Read more
Picking the right campsite isn’t always as simple as finding a clear patch of ground and pitching your tent for the night. There can be a lot more that goes into it than just that, including proximity to water, shelter provided from the wind, how flat the surface is, and much more. But don’t take … Read more
If you’re someone who likes to run, hike, backpack, or go trekking, you probably already know how important it is to keep your feet healthy and happy. But, just in case you need a reminder or are looking for some tips on how to do that, National Geographic has posted an article on how to … Read more
For the past couple of weeks I’ve been gearing up to give away several copies of Andrew Skurka’s new book The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide and in fact had planned on announcing winners as early today. Unfortunately I forgot to post one last reminder on Friday as I had planned, so I’ve decided to extend the … Read more
There are few backpackers that have a resume that can compete with Andrew Skurka. The man has hiked a number of impressive long distance hikes including the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail and many more that don’t even have names. His expeditions have taken him to the wilds of Alaska and South Africa, across Iceland … Read more
Andrew Skurka is, without a doubt, the ultimate hiker. Over the years, he has trekked more than 30,000 miles, going end-to-end on the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails, coast-to-coast across North America, and through some of the most remote and rugged regions in Alaska. This former National Geographic Adventurer of the Year has figuratively, and … Read more
I caught this video this morning over at the National Geographic Adventure blog. It features uber-hiker Andrew Skurka and Gerry Mortion, President/CEO of EnergyFirst, hiking the 224-mile (360km) John Muir Trail. The two mean were able to cover the entire distance, from Yosemite Valley to the Mt. Whitney, in just seven days, averaging an impressive 32 … Read more
Last year long distance trekker Andrew Skurka set off on his most ambitious and challenging expedition to date. He was already a legend in the thru-hiking community, but his 4679 mile (7530km) Alaska-Yukon Expedition set a new standard for all others to follow. The route passed through some of the most remote places in the … Read more
With his Alaska-Yukon Expedition now fully behind him, long distance hiker Andrew Skurka has had some time to reflect on his latest accomplishments and share some thoughts on that journey, while also answering a host of other questions, in his latest post for the Nat Geo Adventure Blog. The questions range from “What would you do … Read more
