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From the Hills to the Sea After wild camping at Shielin of Mark, I started the last phase of my journey across Scotland, leaving the hills and mountains behind and walking through glen and farmland to the sea. I was sad to leave the challenge of the hills and mountains behind, but looked forward to the more social side of …

I like my creature comforts when I’m out backpacking. I like to bring a comfortable air mattress, some extra camera gear, a good paperback, a plush animal friend and good food to eat. I can get away with bringing these little extras, and still keep my base gear weight under 12 pounds, because I’m careful about the weight, bulk, and …

The Magnificent Trees of Glen Feshie, Day 8 The Cairngorms to Shielin of Mark Looking back on my Challenge crossing this year, the most exciting days for me were the 3 days following my zero day in Kinguissie where I walked down Glen Feshie, past the Linn of Dee, climbing Lochnagar, and walked along Glen Muick. While my first week …

Planters at the Columba House Hotel in Kinguissie, Scotland (Meindl Boots) Taking a Zero When I was planning my original Challenge route, I built in an rest day into my schedule, called a zero day here in the states. My plan was to stop in Kinguissie, at the half way point of my hike, to pick up a mail drop …