Hard-won Insights with Andrew Skurka
Andrew Skurka is known throughout the backpacking industry as someone who knows what they’re talking about when it comes to spending time in the backcountry. He was thru-hiking before it became popular and has hiked well over 20,000 miles across both long and short expeditions. Andrew now operates a backpacking guide service.
Andrew is a wealth of knowledge for all things backpacking, but also has great insight into the mindset the backcountry requires.
If you enjoy learning from the best, this episode will not disappoint.
Show Notes and Links
How Andrew Skurka got into thru-hiking
How far backpacking has come since the early days
Hiking the AT in the early days
The benefit of uninterrupted long-duration hikes/adventures
The importance of having an “end” to an expedition or experience
On being goal-oriented rather than “wandering”
How Andrew got into being a backpacking guide
mindset from a guide to teacher
Learning to slow down
Learning to navigate groups and personalities
High Routes explained
How Andrew got into high routes
The natural progression of outdoor exploration
Plans for future expeditions
Andrews backpacking advice
Andrews favorite gear
Thoughts on synthetic or natural fibers
How to followup with Andrew Skurka
Website: https://andrewskurka.com/
Guided Trips: https://andrewskurka.com/guided-trips/
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