Jun 1, 2017
In this episode you’ll learn about WHOOP, Unlock Human Performance, plus…
- What we are packing to move light and fast on the trail.
- How our support will help us.
- How we planned our daily milage.
- The food and water essentials.
- And much, much more.
Our last big adventure…
Wonderland Trail in 3 days.
Day 1: How to plan an adventure
Stevens Pass to Cathedral Boulder Camp
* 24.8 miles
* To camp 17 is an additional 2.1 miles for a total of 26.9 miles.
Support crew
* Round trip is 8 miles.
* Hiking from Tucquala Meadows / Cathedral Rock Trailhead to Camp
17.
* WTA hike info:
http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/cathedral-rock
* Driving directions to trailhead:
https://goo.gl/maps/SsEsT2bFs3F2
* Pass Needed: Northwest Forest Pass
Day 2: How to plan an adventure
Camp 17 to Spectacle Lake
* 27.5 miles.
Support crew
* Round trip is 17.2 miles.
* Hiking from Spectacle Lake Trailhead.
* WTA hike info:
http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/spectacle-lake
* Driving directions to trailhead:
https://goo.gl/maps/FYzz7szpXoL2
* Pass Needed: Northwest Forest Pass
Day 3: How to plan an adventure
Spectacle Lake to Snoqualmie Pass
* 16.9 miles.
Support crew
* Pickup at Snoqualmie Pass PCT parking lot.
Nutritional Requirements
Water
* On a cool day… 15-20 ounces of water per hour.
* On a hot day… 30 ounces of water per hour.
Electrolytes
* Base this on feel. Have a bottle with Nuun that you can sip from
when you crave it.
Food needed
Bars
* RX Bars
* Quest Bars
* Clif Bars
Snacks
* Plantain chips
* Trail mix
* Chocolate covered espresso beans
* Baby food packs
* Hot chocolate
Meals
* Almond butter, honey, and banana sandwiches
* Pickle sandwiches for day #1
* Night #1 – Gnocchi, marinara, and sausages
* Breakfast(s) – Oatmeal, almond butter, protein powder
* Bring extra of this for possible snacks.
* Night #2 – High calorie soup, or protein shake
How to plan an adventure: Support
Support Crew Night #1
Carry-in
* Tent
* Sleeping bag
* Day #2 Breakfast
* Night #1 Dinner
* Stove
* Toiletry kit – toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, Dr. Bronners
soap
* Micro-dry towel
* Extra shorts & shirt
Support Crew Night #2
Carry-in
* Tent
* Sleeping bag
* Day #3 Breakfast
* Night #2 Dinner
* Stove
* Toiletry kit – toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, Dr. Bronners
soap
* Micro-dry towel
* Extra shorts & shirt
In Our Packs
* Food/snacks
* Steripen’s
* Batteries for Steripen’s
* Pants – in-case it gets cold, and can’t meet with support
* Rain shell
* Long sleeve shirt
* Extra pair of new socks
* Sleeping pads
REI List
* Nut butter tubes
* Hydration backpack
* Socks
Resources and links mentioned in this podcast
Partners mentioned in this podcast
– InsideTracker.com – Use code
ALLAROUNDJOE for a discount.
– WHOOP.com – Use code ALLAROUNDJOE
for a discount.
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