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Pole Mountain via Sea to Sky Trail, Jenner Headlands (CA)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 05:34pm
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Pole Mountain via the Sea to Sky Trail out and back (about 16 miles). Leaving from the parking lot of the Jenner Headlands Preserve heading all the way up to the fire lookout on the summit of pole mountain (2,204 ft). Then return to the parking lot via the same route. Highest point along the Sonoma coast. 

New River Path (UK)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 07:39am
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The New River Path is a long-distance footpath which follows the course of the New River for 28 miles (45 km) from its source in Hertfordshire to its original end in Islington, London.

Episode 26: Andrew Skurka - professional hiker, former National Geographic Adventurer of the Year

At only age 37, Andrew Skurka has already been there, and done that:

"Hiking fast was not accepted. I was frowned upon for doing the AT in 3 months."

Times have changed, and so did Andrew - he's done massive projects many people may not have even heard of: the Sea-Sea route (7,775mi), Great Western Loop (6,875mi), and the Alaska Yukon Expedition (24 days between road crossings).  He's written a book, definitely has the best how-to website for backpacking (andrewskurka.com), and his perspective on FKTs is very worth listening to:

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