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I recently learned about the newly christened Hayduke Trail. It looks like it has some awesome stretchs of country to walk across.
Here's a few links for more info about this trail, which is really more of a cross country route than a trail. At least in many places.
http://www.deepdesert.com/home.htm
http://hike.mountainzone.com/blogs/
http://www.uofupress.com/store/product246.html
As described in one of the websites, "This is a backcountry trail. It is not a beaten trail like the Appalachian Trail. There are no towns ahead to find supplies in; there are no shelters. The trail involves hiking and wading through rivers, often dealing with quicksand and tight brush. It involves scrambling over or around rock falls, and climbing up, down, and across steep talus slopes. There will likely be no one around, perhaps for days at a time. This is a desolate region, and care must be taken to enjoy (and survive) trekking through this occasionally harsh land. This is not "beginner" terrain: getting in over your head in this region can easily end your life."
Sounds like fun!
Footslogger
08-21-2005, 12:36
[QUOTE=MOWGLI16]I recently learned about the newly christened Hayduke Trail. It looks like it has some awesome stretchs of country to walk across.
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Well ...we oughta do it then !! My house in Laramie can be used as the staging area.
'Slogger
A friend of mine will be setting out on the Hayduke this fall. The logisitics and general difficulty of the route seem rather formidable, especially given that he'll be soloing it. Wish I had the fall off, as I'd hit it with him.
A friend of mine will be setting out on the Hayduke this fall. The logisitics and general difficulty of the route seem rather formidable, especially given that he'll be soloing it. Wish I had the fall off, as I'd hit it with him.
The guys at Deep Desert Adventures (link above) apparently provide Hayduke Trail support. I don't know what their fees are however. I suppose the determined adventurer could cache food & water ahead of time.
Chris, I'd be interested to learn about how your buddy resupplies on his trip.
Tha Wookie
08-21-2005, 17:23
...know of any lightweight monkey wrenches?
I have a left-handed monkey wrench that I'll let go for a price. :D
The guys at Deep Desert Adventures (link above) apparently provide Hayduke Trail support. I don't know what their fees are however. I suppose the determined adventurer could cache food & water ahead of time.
Chris, I'd be interested to learn about how your buddy resupplies on his trip.
He is, for various reasons, keeping a low profile for now about the trip. I'll have to see what he has to make public.
I think the Deep Desert people want a ton of money for it, but their $250,000 quote on their website (a while back) was, I think, in jest.
sierraDoug
08-23-2005, 20:14
Chris,
I don't know if it's just a coincidence, or if this is your friend, but I saw on ULA's website that Brian is hiking this trail this fall, unsupported. Sounds a bit scary to me to hike that one alone. A great adventure is in store no doubt. Reminds me of Colin Fletcher's "The Man Who Walked Through Time" for shear adventurousness.
http://www.ula-equipment.com/hayduke/index.htm
I saw on ULA's website that Brian is hiking this trail this fall, unsupported.
http://www.ula-equipment.com/hayduke/index.htm
Too bad Brian's resupply points weren't more detailed. 12 resupplies in 800 miles doesn't sound too bad. The 70 mile waterless stretch without a cache is going to be a bitch.
Chris,
I don't know if it's just a coincidence, or if this is your friend, but I saw on ULA's website that Brian is hiking this trail this fall, unsupported. Sounds a bit scary to me to hike that one alone. A great adventure is in store no doubt. Reminds me of Colin Fletcher's "The Man Who Walked Through Time" for shear adventurousness.
http://www.ula-equipment.com/hayduke/index.htm
It looks like Brian has made public his plans since I left town for hiking. He is, indeed, the person that I referenced. He sent me a more detailed resupply sheet with mileage and stuff. I can forward it on to you if you like. He did mention that his longest waterless stretch is a mere 75 miles or so.
I wanted to do this route since I first read about it in ~1998 or so. I love the canyon country of Utah.
I wish Brian the best of luck! Should be a memorable adventure!
Footslogger
08-24-2005, 17:52
I get thirsty just thinking about it ...
'Slogger
Cheesewhiz
08-24-2005, 18:57
Speaking of Utah check out this photo. it was taken 8/16/05 in Albion Basin- Alta, Utah @ 9,000 Ft above sea level. This was also peak bloom time due to lasting snow pack. Just FYI ski season ended July 4th here.
http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=112353