Just jumping on here to answer a few questions I’ve been asked lately. 

1. Are you hiking alone?                               No. I will not be hiking alone. I was invited to do this trail with Maverick (a friend I met hiking in CO several years back) and Assassin (a friend of Maverick’s that I haven’t met yet).
2. Are you carrying a gun?                         No. I do not carry a weapon. It’s really just added weight and I think unnecessary. Yes, it might come in handy, but the chances of needing it are highly unlikely.
3. How many miles a day are you hiking?Mileage each day will mostly depend on water source locations. As of now, the plan is to hike anywhere from 15-20 miles a day (maybe a few shorter and maybe a few longer.)
4. How do you get your food?                     We will be resupplying in small trail towns along the way. They are Patagonia, Colossal Cave, Oracle, Roosevelt Lake, Flagstaff, and Grand Canyon Village. I’m sending boxes ahead to most places to be picked up so I don’t have to grocery shop when I get to town. 
5. How long will it take you?                       The trail is right at 800 miles. We will meet in Tucson on Thursday, March 12 and hit trail on Saturday, March 14. We have 3 “zero” days planned (no hiking). We may add one or two more depending on weather and fatigue. We estimate being finished by May 6, but will not make flight plans until the last week or so of hiking. 
6. Will you have cell service?                           I will be carrying a Garmin In Reach which is a satellite device. I can usually receive texts even though they may be delayed at times. I would need to add you as a contact to my Garmin so just let me know if you might be reaching out and I will do that.  I will not have phone service most of the time but can check for messages and will be posting updates when I get to towns for resupplies. Would love to hear from any and everyone occasionally through Garmin, phone or this site. 
7. Are you afraid?                                               I wouldn’t say afraid. I’m nervous, but mostly excited!! The nerves are usually about whether I can physically do it. I love backpacking and getting to see sites that can only be seen by trekking on foot. I’ll definitely have challenges, but I’m not afraid.