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The Mogollon Rim Trail and Why (500 Miles across Arizona)

Posted on August 17, 2019 by nathanrainer

In about six weeks I will attempt a thru-hike of the young and rugged route dubbed as the Mogollon Rim Trail. It follows  the Mogollon Rim which defines the edge of the Colorado Plateau in Arizona. This route navigates a … Continue reading →

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From mile 230 (Aravaipa and the Pinaleno Mtns)

Posted on April 13, 2018 by nathanrainer

I’ve been in Safford, AZ for over two days now. I had a rear molar removed yesterday after it shattered on trail three days ago. I’m hoping to get back on trail today if I can chew a cliff bar … Continue reading →

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Update from Kearny (jaw dropped, ass whooped)

Posted on April 3, 2018 by nathanrainer

So, I’ve made it to my first town stop ~80 miles into the hike. I’ll be taking a day off here tomorrow to recoup. I have a minor blister on my heel and a bit of sun poisoning on my … Continue reading →

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Last Pre-trail Update

Posted on March 29, 2018 by nathanrainer

I intended to begin the route this morning, but the number of last minute things I needed to do were too many to fit into my day yesterday after finishing my road trip to AZ from Massachusetts. Now the packages … Continue reading →

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Its been quite some time…

Posted on March 4, 2018 by nathanrainer

Hello followers who may or may not still be there, Its been quite some time since my last post, never mind my last thru-hike (CDT 2014)  I’m here to announce that yet another long distance hike is soon to begin. … Continue reading →

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Hastin’ thru the Basin!

Posted on July 12, 2014 by nathanrainer

There’s a sudden change from high mountain terrain to the deserts of the great divide Basin. The change happens about thirty miles north of the CO/WY border. My days quickly changed from wondering how much snow I’d be trudging through … Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows in the Snow

Posted on June 5, 2014 by nathanrainer

Cumbress Pass to Wolf Creek Pass (~700 miles in) The first day out I hit snow about ten miles in. Out in the open snowfields the snow was okay to walk on and in the trees I was sinking through. … Continue reading →

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ARIZONA TRAIL TOWN GUIDE

Posted on April 27, 2013 by nathanrainer

Spent just about all of the past few days putting this town guide together for the Arizona Trail, click the link above in the menu, or below. https://longwalksanddirtysocks.wordpress.com/azt-town-guide/

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