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The Arizona Trail: My Unfiltered Guide to Conquering 800 Miles of Desert Beauty

March 28, 2025

After 12 years and 25,000 miles of thru-hiking, The Real Hiking Viking reveals his top tips for conquering the 800-mile Arizona Trail (AZT). From essential gear like the Mountainsmith Zerk 40 pack to critical safety practices and planning for the right season, this guide covers everything you need to tackle the AZT and embark on a transformative hiking adventure. Ready to take on the challenge?

HUNKERING DOWN IN THE DOLOMITES

April 13, 2020

Shelter in place, hunker down, social distancing. In the past month, these terms are all too common with everyone around the World, as we collectively hunker down in our homes to help slow the spread of COVID-19.