I started running marathons, then Ultramarathons, and found the trails were when I could step away and Get Out of the Matrix…Getting Unplugged.
When I stopped racing, I turned to backpacking, and came up with an annual goal of at least 30 Nights a Year on the ground. While my kids were growing up, I was able to take a long backpacking trip every other year somewhere in the world.
Today, with the kids grown, it is an annual trip. With 30+ years of backpacking, I’ve been able to experience the world…unplugged!
I began hiking many years ago, alongside my friend Brad Lemon, We have always shared the goal of hiking The Arizona Trail, and in 2014 we began our journey. We divided the 800-mile trail into 20 different segments, completing 4-5 trips per year. In 2018, we finally completed the trail.
This section of the website was created to help other hikers who want to embark on this adventure. There are endless options on how to complete the full trail, the goal of this site is to offer guidance and encouragement, and create excitement for all the beauty Arizona has to offer.
