[pct-l] Andrew Skurka

[Jeff Judd]

If you ever get the opportunity to see Andy present, I highly encourage doing so.  I saw him when he was in San Diego in April and the presentation about his Alaska trip was fantastic.  I wish I had been able to attend his hands on gear and skills clinic the next day.  He's very knowledgeable, and a great speaker.



-Jeff



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From: Gary Wright <gwtmp01 at mac.com>
To: Mike Jurasius <syntectonics at yahoo.com>
Cc: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Andrew Skurka


On Aug 22, 2011, at 10:22 AM, Mike Jurasius wrote:

> Has anyone on this form read the National Geographic article (Mar 2011) on Andrew Skurka's 4,679 mile circumnavigation of Alaska?  My good neighbors handed me their journal yesterday, know my plans to hike the PCT in 2013. He hiked this distance in 176 days...no trails, freezing conditions, Grizzlies, the typical Alaskan wilderness. According to the article, the trek tested his limits and nearly broke him down. He has a lot of information on UL gear, food, and strategies on his web site. I think his accomplishments can't be compared to Adam Bradley's and Scott Williamson's who hiked the PCT in 65
 days...also incredible!  So much to learn from all of them as well as people on this forum!

Andrew is going to be giving a presentation at the 30th Annual ALDHA Gathering:  <http://www.aldha.org/gathring.htm>

The Gathering (i.e. weekend conference for long-distance hikers) is going to be held in North Adams, MA this year October 7-9th.

Radar