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the Barkley Marathons

… In the nearly 30 years since the Barkley’s inception, only 14 people have finished the race. …

Outside – How Two Filmmakers Cracked the World’s Most Bizarre Trail Race

Stu Gleman fist pumps at the start of the Barkley Marathons
Stu Gleman fist pumps at the start of the Barkley Marathons

The Barkley Marathons is a 100 miles (160 km) run and a 60 miles (97 km) ‘fun run’ held annually in Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg, Tennessee in late March or early April.

The course itself, which has changed distance, route, and elevation many times since its inaugural run in 1986, currently consists of a 20-mile (32 km) loop with no aid stations except water at two points along the route and the runner’s parked car at the beginning of the loop. Runners of the 100 Mile version run this loop five times, with loops three and four being run in the opposite direction and loop five being runner’s choice. …

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Hendrik Morkel – NO new gear?

Hendrik is one of the few gear testers I follow.

But inspired by Craig Wisner in 2012, Hendrik is going to try to do 2016 without buying anything new.

Just the other day I was in REI, swearing not to make any purchases. Yet left with new ultra light Powerflyte Gloves. (They were HALF PRICE! 🙂 )

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What’s the upside of taking a year off shopping?

… Next year, in 2017, you can purge on the latest and greatest outdoor gear, which will most certainly be better than in 2016!

In 2016 you can actually test and use all the gear you have already!

You can go on more trips, because you’ll save hundreds of €£$ on not buying new equipment …

Hiking in Finland – No Gear Year

Good luck, Hendrik.

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ALL-IN-ONE sleep system

The patented Polarmond® concept offers the functions of a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat all in one.

The ALL-IN-ONE sleep system has a self-warming modular design and can be temperature regulated to help alpinists, expedition members and trekkers achieve optimal sleeping comfort. This results in increased recovery and maximum performance at temperatures down to -30 °C. …

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Goes on sale March 2016.

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trek to Choquequirao, Peru

Hal Amen:

RESTORATION OF this small Incan city only began in the ’90s. The first visitors had to cross the Apurímac River via a rope bridge to reach it.

During a typical afternoon at Machu Picchu, you’ll be one among 2,500. At Choquequirao, you might see six or seven other visitors.

While the ruins currently sit under the radar, they won’t stay there forever. The regional government is investing $50 million into a cable car project that could get you to this site in 15 minutes intead of the current four-day trek. As early as 2016, there might be around 3,000 people visiting choquequirao per day. Consider yourself warned — get there now. …

DISCOVER YOUR OWN MACHU PICCHU: CHOQUEQUIRAO, PERU

The photo Hal used to top his article is besthike editor Rick McCharles from 2005.

Rick McCharles Choquequirao