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@hatrack8846 for the most part it is pretty easy to follow. There are long sections with no trail but you're running on a wide ridge, so the direction is pretty clear. If you're running counter clockwise (my preferred direction because it gives me a good warm up and the views at 4 miles during sunrise are spectacular)it's extremely straight forward just keep your eye out for trail cairns when descending down to the weather shelter at around mile 19 (mile 19 if you parked and ran the road first, otherwise mile 17).

@@hatrack8846 also, keep your eyes on the weather. It's different weather on the trail, so be mindful.

@AKtrailrunner ok thanks! I'm from Indiana so I thought I'd do some tougher trails while I'm in the area.

Thank you, it's always harder to film or record a story about failure. The emotions are difficult to deal with and sharing such vulnerable moments can be intimidating.

Hey there! Yeah it was rough going there for a couple of weeks. I'm so happy that we're returning to some normalcy, gotta hit them trails!

Hey Todd, yeah lower areas saw temps below -50, at my cabin the coldest I got was -45. Most of the time it was around -40.

Haha, this is Red Rock Canyon NV. Just a short drive outside of Las Vegas.

Yeah, it sucked. I tried to continue running and it was just to much.

Haha! Thanks, you should see it now, it's ridiculous!

That race is beautiful and terrible haha! I love that race. Missed it this year due to work obligations, but I'll be there next year!

On average, I was able to get gas for around 5.69 a gallon, so anywhere from $1.89 - $2.07CA a litre. I bought the gas on my roof in town for $4.39 a gallon, huge difference haha.

It was exciting to run alone someplace for the first time, the fire definitely added some flavor to the experience for sure!

Thanks bud, working on part 2 as we speak!

Thank you!

I have them all on Strava. I haven't recorded any of them on AllTrails.

@@AKtrailrunner I’ll check and see if I can follow you. I’m sure it’s the same user name.

@@AKtrailrunner awesome thanks for the videos it’s a great start love your enthusiasm.

Thanks Chad, I just wanted to say hi to everybody!

I love the Chena Dome Trail, thank you for all of the incredible work you and the rest of the trail crew did to make such an amazing experience for everyone to enjoy.

Thanks bud, talking about the run while running is a huge challenge and very distracting when you're focused on running. But the one thing it does is ground you, reminding you of where you are.

Yeah, there is something about the peace and quiet up here for sure!

Hopefully it'll be a good one!

Hey, yeah that trail is brutal, I love it! It is a subtle technical trail, rocks that barely stick up from the tundra tend to trip you up the most, so I tend to run more slowly and methodically to keep from getting hurt. Getting help up there would be so difficult, it is a good reminder to be safe and not push it. I just wear normal trail running shoes, Brook's Caldera's in my case. Rolling my ankles is a common occurrence for me and I almost expect it every run. But if you take your time and watch what you're doing this incidence can be reduced.

@@AKtrailrunner situational awareness is key when on that or any type of similar trail for sure. I want to do a 13 hour run on it soon. Any other trails in that area you'd recommend in the 30/60 mile range?

@@elliottapfel3609 Yep, Far Mountain Traverse. It's a 28+ mile loop that traverses the Monument Valley of Chena Hot Springs. It's very committing with no bail outs. There's a trail only for the first 3.5 miles and then it turns into a route, it's fairly straight forward but you've got to hit it in good weather, in bad weather it can be tragic. The only really bad part of the route is a saddle you descend into and then have to bushwack up out of, it sucks, but the rest of the loop makes up for it. If you do this route. definitely study up on it, you can get lost in a couple spots if the visibility is low.

@@AKtrailrunner Update! Was actually getting ready to hit up the Far Traverse flowed by Summit Trail. Really appreciate you letting me know the situation on Traverse. Due to bad weather this week I redid Chena Loop. Spent 2 days trying to navigate out in fog and rain. The vis was about 50 meters only. I'm excited for the Traverse Trail.

Thanks! Yeah it's been difficult to make videos with my work schedule. I definitely miss making more consistent content.

Hey, the mattress was already in the cabin. I'm guessing that if you reserved a cabin, they put mattresses in the cabin to accommodate however many guests. So I'm guessing there will be a mattress waiting for you in your cabin upon arrival.

How exciting! Doing a long run in a place that's totally new to you, so cool!

Hi Jessica, the trail is pretty buffed out and can be ran in road shoes, but definitely not racing flats. There are sections of the trail that trail shoes are an advantage, almost all of the race is on trails except for a short stretch a couple miles in and the last couple of miles. I've known people to run in road shoes for this race, like the Brooks Ghost or Glycerin because of the heavy tread outsole, but a lighter low tread trail shoe would definitely work best.

Hey thanks bud, it feels good to be making solid progrees.

Thanks Cole! We're slowly warming back up, waiting for the snow to melt and hit more trails!

This was the last week of May, during a normal snow year. With all of the heavy snowfall we received this year I'm not sure how much snow will be up on the pass. Expect the best but prepare for the worst is all I can say.

Yeah, it was a little chilly, but it was still a beautiful night!

Thank you, my friend, I am feeling better. Still not 100% but every day is a little better!

It's a whole different world Josh!

Also, I just shared your video/channel on the Community tab on my channel homepage!

I'd love to run on the Colorado Trail, that would be incredible!

Thank you AJ!

A lifetime ago I lived in SoCal, not a day goes by still that I celebrate every day of the seasons transitions.