Heilbronner Weg (Germany)

Submitted by pbakwin on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 03:25pm
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The "Heilbronner Weg" between Rappensee- and Kemptner Hütte is the oldest and most famous ridgeway in the Northern Limestone Alps. It leads in above 2500 meters high over the main ridge of the Allgäu Alps. Narrow rock paths, ladders, bridges, rope-secured sections and breathtaking views give the "Heilbronner Weg" its unique character.

Manhattan Loop (NY)

Submitted by pbakwin on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 11:46am
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The route takes you around the perimeter of Manhattan island in New York. You can start anywhere on the perimeter. On the west side of Manhattan you can follow the Hudson walkway all the way, then loop along the tip of downtown by Battery Park walkway and past the Staten Island ferry stop, this then connects with the East river walkway which takes you all the way up the East side. Then run all the way up to 125th on the east side, cut into Adam Clayton Powell and run north until it dead ends. Take a left on 155th and pick up the Harlem River Drive bike/pedestrian path (on your right).

Episode 47: Jennifer Pharr Davis - from Overall FKT on the AT, to a balanced full life

Jennifer famously set the Overall record on the Appalachian Trail earning her National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, but is also the author of 7 books, a public speaker, runs a guide service, and is happily married with two children. 

So how did she go 11 DAYS faster than her previous effort?

"I resolved to not set a limit on what I could do - no matter what happened, I would leave the Trail with that question answered."

"I was on the Trail I loved, with the person I loved, doing what I loved."