DvK

Oh my god

I'm convinced that you're psychic. What cards am I holding?

Hey Trauma,

Congratulations to you and Pepper on the safe journey. It's really cool to see a hiker on the front page of AMA.

I plan on finishing the Triple Crown next summer. What advice would you give to a young athlete who wants gear sponsors? Do I have to get into fast packing or "first ascent" thru-hikes?

I'm also curious why you and Swami never published a guide to the 100mi. route you pioneered in Mexico?

What order and which directions did you hike the Triple Crown in one year? Do you think anyone will top Swami's record of ~7 months?

Finally, will you ever go for the elusive Triple Triple crown?

Thanks for taking time to answer our questions!

Thank you for your kind and informative words! I wish I had the means to hike year round, but I don't want to turn my refuge into a racetrack or a day job.

Can I ask one more question? What are your and Pepper's favorite ultra-calorie dense foods that other hikers might not know about?

Hopefully I'll meet you guys on a trail some day. Best of luck with your next adventure!

Unbelievable achievement! I finished the triple crown last summer, and thoughts of an FKT attempt have nagged at me since. That said, I'm a solid hiker but a crappy runner.

Have you thru-hiked the AT unsupported? How does this trip compare?

Also what are your thoughts on Heather Anderson's unsupported FKT?