Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure · Outdoor Vitals

EP 202 - How To Know If You're Ready For a 20 Mile Day

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Only 30-35% of OV100 participants finish, with half dropping out due to unexpected life changes like job moves.

The hosts analyze five years of data from their OV100 hiking challenge to answer a crucial question for backpackers: how do you know if you're ready to consistently hike 20-mile days? They break down the main reasons people fail—from life circumstances and nagging injuries to pack weight and poor fueling—and provide a framework for physical and mental preparation.

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