To prepare for the Seattle Star Course, I've been playing with topo maps, Google Maps, and Road Warrior, feeding them different scenarios, and here's what I've concluded:1) Plan with Road Warrior, but don't walk with it. As far as I can tell, Road Warrior is really designed for delivery drivers. It's great for driving on errands... Continue Reading →
Assume the Position: Star Course AAR, Part II
Click here for Part I, "Soiled But Unsullied." GORUCK sometimes calls the Star Course their hardest event. I doubt that very much, but this was the toughest I've done. I expected that after my surprisingly grueling training hike, but I was still surprised by the added burden of route-finding and the premium put on strategy... Continue Reading →