Absolutely can do it self-supported and the latest record was. He even tracked how long he was in each store (also tons of video but yeh). It's obviously not something everyone or the vast majority of people can do, of course... Thanks for the clarification, xsproutx. I guess I should've read the a...

I was looking at AZT completions the other day and I saw quite a few people who had completed the AZT in 9 to 15 days. (Is this a new thing?) I read an article about this as well. Not sure how someone can do the AZT in 12 days. That’s 65+ miles per day. The guy would have to be going for 18-hours a...

@rubywrangler Thanks for the info and trail link. I agree that many here are maniacally strong hikers :worthy:. I used to be a 10-12 mile / day w/ a full pack. Now I’m looking to do 8’s. What’s the rush? If I’m taking the time to unplug, I’m a gonna take the time :). This community’s great! Reading...

@LindaAnn Thanks for the suggestions. After poking around the site and seeing some suggestions in @FOTG post from 2014, I’ve linked a few trails I’ll try to do during this time frame. They’re all in the same area and appear to be easy to switch from one trail or loop to another should something com...

@chumley Thanks for the info. I’m looking to do 4-6 hikes between now and March to do gear testing and get back in shape. This is where I’m looking at the Superstitions. Then do a longer loop w/ my buddy in late May. We’re looking at the Blue Range Wilderness (Hannagan Meadows, KP). I’ve enjoyed re...

Hello Everyone, First post! :y: Found the website while looking for backpacking loops to go on late spring / early summer w/ a friend coming down from Oregon. We went on a hike to the Eagle Cap wilderness in September and he’s planning to come down here. I’m looking for suggestions for 2-3 day overn...