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wornoutboots
02-05-2013, 00:05
Pretty cool story from a long distant JUNKIE that started on his AT Thru Hike. Hat's Off to this Dude!!
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/specials/nat-geo-live-specials/skurka-lecture-nglive/
wornoutboots
02-05-2013, 00:13
& His Gear...................
http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/html/catalog/videoclips/ultimate_gear_guide.htm
L O N G Hike, that's for sure!
TRU ...
mfleming
02-05-2013, 12:30
Skurka is incredible
Turk6177
02-05-2013, 13:14
I learned a tremendous amount about gear selection from Andrew's book. That being said, I only learned to be a hiker/backpacker by actually getting out there and doing it. I think his book is a wonderful resource for anyone who wants to live the lifestyle of a backpacker.
wow is right. unbelievable achievement.
88BlueGT
02-05-2013, 13:38
Ugh! I wish I wasn't at work and could watch this video!
Who's this Starka fellow. Haven't ever heard or seen him. Whoa. What was that? I thwat I saw a blur. You want to experience someone on a no nonsense mission watch Skurka hike.
Ugh! I wish I wasn't at work and could watch this video!
Be a rebel!
snowblind
02-05-2013, 14:47
6 months ... 4700 miles .... through Alaska and the Yukon. :eek:
6 months ... 4700 miles .... through Alaska and the Yukon. :eek:
What is next? Siberia?
6 months ... 4700 miles .... through Alaska and the Yukon. :eek:
Makes all AT thru-hikers look like wimps. Andrew could do it in 2 months EASY. Sho dang....
evansprater
02-05-2013, 18:33
where the hell does he get money for all this?
where the hell does he get money for all this?
he saves rent by living out of his vehicle:banana
where the hell does he get money for all this?
Uhh, he works at Starbucks. :sunSpeaking engagements, being published, pro deals, gear company affiliations, possibly a few endorsements, sells some stuff(he has at least one book out, his mapsets for the Hayduke Trail and Sierra High Route are VERY WELL DONE AND affordable!), web site hits, possibly/probably owns or is part owner in some hiking/gear cottage companies, leads paid hikes, etc. He gets it done and, IMHO, is an EXCELLENT steward of the outdoors and representative of the hiking community!
evansprater
02-05-2013, 19:03
I'm at Starbucks right now! Gotta start somewhere. Dude is a grade A bad arse
Andy did his presentation at the ALDHA Gathering in 2011 on his Alaskan Yukon trip. I was at the campground and missed it but from photos of the show it looked awesome.
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I was only kidding about him working at SB. Check out his site. Lots of good info on it.
Another Kevin
02-05-2013, 19:37
Am I the only one where the video consistently crashes at 1:02 ? (Flushing the browser cache didn't help.)
2NewKnees
02-05-2013, 22:23
Wow! Dude is living the dream!