Andy Skurka Attempts a 6875 Mile Hike – Great Western Loop

Posted: May 9th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Parks And Campgrounds | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments »


Journeyfilm was there on April 9th when Andrew Skurka began his attempt to become the first person to complete the Great Western Loop, a 6875-mile footpath that consisting of the Pacific Crest Trail, The Pacific Northwest Trail, The Continental Divide Trail, The Arizona Trail, and a self-made segment through the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts. He began from Grandview Point on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, and so long as things go well he will return there seven months later, in early-November, after having passed through many of the most cherished and pristine wild lands in the Lower 48, including 12 National Parks and over 75 wilderness areas. The Great Western Loop highlights the cumulative magnificence of America’s West, its long-distance trail system, and its National Parks, while also highlighting the environmental and ecological threats that they all share.

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25 Comments on “Andy Skurka Attempts a 6875 Mile Hike – Great Western Loop”

  1. 1 QuestingVeterans said at 12:56 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    Way to go man! I am doing a little trail connecting myself! Only some of the big trails don’t allow horses so since I can’t ride the appalachian I have to make my own trail on that one. Maybe we’ll run into each other in the future.

  2. 2 jago76 said at 1:48 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    @maddox019 It appears to be more of an athletic challenge than an appreciation of nature.

  3. 3 zacksentry said at 2:11 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    I’m so glad andy skurka was sent here to save the universe.

  4. 4 journeyfilm said at 2:17 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    @maddox019 People would say the same thing to us on the PCT, and I would explain that it is not possible to hike fast enough to blur the scenery and you don’t miss anything. If you are talking about taking a break, you do that too, even when you hike 40-50 miles per day. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

  5. 5 NonHippieHiker said at 3:16 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    @maddox019 Hike your own hike, buddy. If you plan in doing 6875 miles in a couple hundred day, I dont think you are going to get it done by a slow pace and taking in every vista for 20 minutes.

  6. 6 maddox019 said at 3:51 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    Has anybody seen how fast this guy hikes…he didn’t stop and take in the view of that canyon…this guy is a f’n joke…

  7. 7 AdolfOliverNippls said at 3:56 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    this just blows my mind, I can Legitimately say – Andy you are my hero

  8. 8 kvg44gbs said at 4:20 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    did andy travel from food stache to food stache with corresponding gbs coordinates? and how far were they apart?

  9. 9 journeyfilm said at 4:37 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    @Jarose389 Thanks for the interest. The song from the Andy Skurka video is “Shaver’s Song” from the ablum “Strength Over Callous” by Blackyear. It is available on iTunes for download and Journeyfilm as a CD.

  10. 10 Jarose389 said at 5:02 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    song?????

  11. 11 slayne678 said at 5:44 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    I met Andrew last year, what a cool guy… he started my ultra-light backpacking philosophy, I was supposed to meet him again last night before a presentation but I unfortunately got real sick.

    I was hoping to run thru my current gear with him. bummer.

  12. 12 EhlingChild said at 6:29 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    What is this song NE1 know?

  13. 13 AUGRE12345 said at 7:11 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    What a trail!

  14. 14 Zatopek64 said at 7:54 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    Yeahhhhh beatiful

  15. 15 andyactive said at 8:39 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    Awesome
    With luck I will be following in his footsteps

  16. 16 AjaPuppy1 said at 8:57 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    hiking is nice and easy on the wallet, compared to other vacations

  17. 17 cholopavo said at 8:59 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    light weight and a bit breezy lol

  18. 18 AMERICANMETALKICKASS said at 9:54 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    what’s with the short shorts

  19. 19 cholopavo said at 10:12 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    i tell you what, its hard to learn how to pee while walking.

  20. 20 locorogue said at 10:49 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    He’s sponsored.

  21. 21 omnesilere said at 11:05 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    Keep hiking! Incredible.

  22. 22 nkaneshiro said at 11:21 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    2:50… lol love it!

  23. 23 triathlon0505 said at 11:24 pm on May 9th, 2011:

    Keep up all the good work. I am enjoying the videos

  24. 24 v1nc3ntv3g4 said at 12:19 am on May 10th, 2011:

    whats the song?
    nice vid!

  25. 25 contactm3 said at 12:39 am on May 10th, 2011:

    very inspirational, but I have to ask… how does he afford food?

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