Backpacking 101: Wilderness Class with Andrew Skurka

[wayno]

Last month, in the Porcupine Mountains of Michigan’s pristine Upper Peninsula, I backpacked for three days with the master backpacker himself, Andrew Skurka. A National Geographic “Adventurer of the Year” as well as author of the stellar “The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide,” Skurka guides trips each year to introduce beginner and intermediate backpackers to the activity in real-world classrooms like Yosemite and Rocky Mountain National Park.
http://gearjunkie.com/backpacking-andrew-skurka

[ULWalkingPhil]

I've got his book on my kindle, learnt a lot from his book. Thanks for the report and tips.

[2ndstringqb]

Funny, I was reading about his ski/hike/paddle around Alaska in Nat Geo just yesterday. Sounded like an incredible feat by an amazing bloke.
Would've been a very interesting three days Wayno. Can you tell us what he was like etc?

[ULWalkingPhil]

Funny, I was reading about his ski/hike/paddle around Alaska in Nat Geo just yesterday. Sounded like an incredible feat by an amazing bloke.
Would've been a very interesting three days Wayno. Can you tell us what he was like etc?

Alaska, That's one prime real estate so to speak. I watched a Documentary on Alaska yesterday, 9 hikers dumped in the middle of Alaska and had to survive for 30 days off the land. Beautiful scenery with lot's of wildlife, although they where not very good at catching the food and starved the whole 30 days.

Skurka would be great to hike with. I would love to chat with him, but I don't have that opportunity so the next best thing is to read his book and go out and learn for yourself.

[wayno]

Funny, I was reading about his ski/hike/paddle around Alaska in Nat Geo just yesterday. Sounded like an incredible feat by an amazing bloke.
Would've been a very interesting three days Wayno. Can you tell us what he was like etc?

i wish i could, it wasnt my article

[ULWalkingPhil]

Funny, I was reading about his ski/hike/paddle around Alaska in Nat Geo just yesterday. Sounded like an incredible feat by an amazing bloke.
Would've been a very interesting three days Wayno. Can you tell us what he was like etc?

i wish i could, it wasnt my article

I thought that something didn't look right. I read the article and wondered if you morphed into a lovely young lady for the trip.

[2ndstringqb]

Oops, i misread the original post and didn't see it was a quote from the linked article!
Feeling a little silly right now...

[Strider]

I've got his book on my kindle, learnt a lot from his book. Thanks for the report and tips.

Is this the book you speak of?

http://andrewskurka.com/product/ultimat ... ear-guide/

[ULWalkingPhil]

I've got his book on my kindle, learnt a lot from his book. Thanks for the report and tips.

Is this the book you speak of?

http://andrewskurka.com/product/ultimat ... ear-guide/

Yes, that's the book.

[wayno]

i just cant get my head around the tens of thousands of k's he has covered. i lasted just over a hundred k last summer before injury ended my tramping for the season...

[RSD]

I went searching for his book yesterday after reading this thread but it doesn't seem like it's stocked here in Australia by anyone so I've had to order it in.

[Strider]

I've got his book on my kindle, learnt a lot from his book. Thanks for the report and tips.

Is this the book you speak of?

http://andrewskurka.com/product/ultimat ... ear-guide/

Yes, that's the book.

Thanks

Just ordered a copy from the link below for $15 with free postage. Seems a lot cheaper than via his website or Amazon.

http://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Ultima ... 1426209208

[etrangere]

I ordered a copy through Collinsbooks.com.au, took about 2 weeks to recieve it though.