The last days and weeks have not been easy. I have put a lot of time, effort and money into planning the Great Western Loop thru-hike. I...

Day 21: Mammoth to Aravaipa Road (28m) I had tried several times to get a permit for the Aravaipa Canyon, including the local Ranger, but...

Day 18: Superior to White Canyon I was excited to leave Superior as I would soon reach my first milestone. Leaving the Arizona Trai for...

Day 9: Pine to Payson (12m) I left Pine in the late afternoon and due to my commitment of pursuing a "continuous footprint" I started...

Day 5: Flagstaff to 245.5 (27.3m) The latest weather forecast predicted rain, sleet and snow for the next 4-5 days. I would have loved to...

Day 1: Mather's Point to 126.4 (AZT, 27.5m) Damn! It is 7:15 am as I wake up in my nice and comfortable room at the Bright Angel Loge.

Here I am now, my feet touching Arizona's red and dusty sand. In front of me the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. It is an epic...