The largest alpine lake in the United States, more than 2 million years old, sitting more than a mile above see level... And I'm walking around it! My goal is the 170 mile Tahoe Rim Trail in just 5 days, which averages out to more than 30 miles per day. I wasn't putting a label on it, but I guess I'm fastpacking this trail. Though really you could say I fast pack every trail! I like to think that I'm going for a speed record or fastest known time, and that I'm just really bad at it. Either way this is how I like to hike and do long distance trails. Fast and light.

For this thru hike, excluding my camera gear my baseweight is super ultralight, under 5lbs total for my gear. I feel I have everything I need to stay comfortable and safe too! Check out my gear list down below if you're interested. My shelter is a zpacks dyneema composite fabric tarp, I am carrying a kuiu fleece jacket, enlightened equipment 30 degree enigma quilt, palante packs 24L joey backpack, and a bunch of other stuff worth looking into!

I think given the relative short distance of this trail, I am able to go even lighter than I normally would. In advance to starting I can nearly predict what the weather will be like for the 5 days, so I can choose my gear more wisely, and carry a more minimal kit.

The Tahoe Rim Trail I think would be the perfect shakedown hike for anyone looking to get into thru hiking, or especially those who are interested in doing the Pacific Crest Trail. It will teach you a lot about your gear, your body, what you like, and how you deal with problems when they arise. And the trail is short enough that you could travel to do it in a vacation away from work. It isn't the hardest trail in the world, but there is a lot to learn out here and I highly recommend it.

Since completing the Arizona Trail this spring I have been itching to get out and do another long hike again, so here I am! Later this fall I plan on doing the Long Trail in Vermont. So here's to another thru hike, I hope you enjoy!

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Fleece Jacket - https://Kuiu.com
Wind Jacket - https://Montbell.com
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