Andrea returns to the Superior Hiking Trail under vastly different conditions. Everything from temperature, trail conditions, direction of travel, duration, and even daylight bring an entirely new experience.
Andrea chases a Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Kalalau Trail on a whim and ends up just seconds shy. Find out how it slipped through her fingers…literally.
Ultra Running Magazine Podcast’s Scotty Sandow covers everything from Midwest trail opportunities to instilling the love for outdoor recreation in the next generation to sleeping in a creek.
Andrea met her lofty goal and crushed the prior FKT, finishing in 6 days 10 hours. Since she did the entire 310 miles unsupported, so she carried all the food, clothes, sleep kit, and anything else she needed. In this blog, she dives into the gear she used on the trail.
Andrea prepares for her biggest challenge yet, tackling the 310 mile Superior Hiking Trail. Not only will this be her first thru-hike, but this also will be doubling her longest effort…so she’ll need to “Find Her Tough.”
Andrea climbed up and down Rib Mountain 71 times to equal the height of Mount Everest, 29,029 feet and with the support of the IRONBULL community raised a dime for each foot she climbed! Andrea shares about the lead up and flawless execution on the big day.