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How To Get Devoured by Mosquitoes in the Eastern Sierras: A Guide

February 22, 2019February 23, 2019 by Ashly Winchester, posted in Backpacking

“They’re voracious little bastards, aren’t they?” I ask as I smash one into my forehead. “Yeah, they sure are.” Lynne replies, seemingly unperturbed. They’re buzzing around my ears, going up my nose, biting me on the back of my neck… Slapping myself all over trying to assuage the attack, I’m encased in a dark cloud … Continue reading How To Get Devoured by Mosquitoes in the Eastern Sierras: A Guide

Sonoma County 4 Peaks FKT

February 3, 2019February 23, 2019 by Ashly Winchester, posted in Fastest known time, FKT, trailrunning, Ultrarunning

Gear: Nathan hydration pack Altra Lonepeak 4 waterproof trailrunning shoes Mizuno shorts and shirt Fuel: Nuun hydration tablets Clif bars Clif Shot Bloks Lara Bars “You know why I love FKTs?” “Why’s that?” asked Jason. “Because it gets us out on trails that we otherwise may never have seen. I love that.” “You should put … Continue reading Sonoma County 4 Peaks FKT

The love of the process

January 25, 2019 by Ashly Winchester, posted in Uncategorized

I am an athlete. Sometimes I struggle with this identity. This label. I mean, I’m not exactly out there breaking big records. I’m not winning races. In fact, I tend to be a middle-of-the-pack kind of runner. I’m not blowing people’s minds with my climbing ability. I’m a top-rope hero if there ever was one … Continue reading The love of the process

Bay to Ridge Trail FKT

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 by Ashly Winchester, posted in Fastest known time, FKT, trailrunning, Ultrarunning

Never in my life would I have thought that I would be chasing FKT’s. For those who don’t know: FKT is the abbreviation for Fastest Known Time. You can set an FKT by being the fastest to ever run or hike a chosen route. Essentially, it’s a speed record. There are several different classifications for … Continue reading Bay to Ridge Trail FKT

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