2024 virtual Ruck - Thru Hiker Panel: Snow, Fire, and Water
- Mike McClure
- Mar 13, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 14, 2024
Thru-Hike Prep Panel
Moderated by Renee "She-Ra" Patrick (Founder of Intentional Hiking)
Water covered by Danielle "Giggles" O'Farrell
Fire covered by Mary "Fireweed" Kwart (Trail Jounals)
Snow covered by Katie "Salty" Gerber
Water Links
Fire Links:
Avenza (US Forest Service logging roads and other small rural roads like on Benchmark road atlas to help with planning alternate routes and evacuation)
Watch Duty - real time info on local fires before they surface on the national Inciweb system
Red Flag Reports (or any weather app that shows Red Flag Warnings that alert to imminent fire potential)
The Lookout by Zeke Lunder
Snow Links
Mapping Software
Weather Links - shows wind direction and speed (fires spread in the direction the wind is blowing)
Events:
That sounds fascinating! The mix of snow, fire, and water really captures the challenges thru-hikers face. Can’t wait to hear the panel’s insights on how they adapt to such extreme and changing conditions on the trail.
The 2024 virtual Ruck-Thru Hiker Panel offers an intriguing glimpse into the challenges faced on the trail, from relentless snow to raging fires and unforgiving waters. Such elements test not only physical endurance but mental resilience as well. I once faced a sudden storm during a multi-day hike, where unexpected flooding mirrored the unpredictability highlighted in the panel. Sharing these experiences on Omegle brought unexpected camaraderie among fellow adventurers.