Peru episode 3! This week I took an overnight bus from Huaraz to Lima, flight to Cusco, met new adventure buddies, partied with strangers, celebrated my birthday in traditional Peruvian fashion, stared in awe at Machu Picchu, hugged llamas at Rainbow Mountain, and finally found decent pizza and coffee in Peru. A fun week full of adventures and good stories...enjoy!

Dustin, The Wind BONUS EPISODE! Over the weekend I hiked 40+ miles through the Santa Cruz trail in Parque Nacional Huascaran. The trail weaves through the park passing through subtropical canyons, many waterfalls, surrounded by snow capped peaks (many of which tower over 16,000 ft), alpine lakes, wide open flower filled valleys. On the third day, starting from Cashapaumpa, the trail leads you over Punta Union pass at 15,670 ft. Altitude sickness is not to be trifled with and there were a few moments when I thought I was a deadman- not to be too dramatic.

My diaries include my gear list pros and cons, paying heed to others opinions, details of the hike and trail, a morning spent in the mountain village of Vaqueria learning to make Choclo (local snack/popcorn), and lot of me bitching about altitude sickness!

This week on the podcast I stitch together 4 daily podcast journal entries into one beautiful seamless podcast episode for your ear's listening pleasure. I go over travel/airport/immigrations experiences, Peruvian cuisines (Anticucho, Ceviche, Chicharrone), long bus rides, having a gun pulled on me, training at altitude, and preparations for my upcoming 4 day trek on the Santa Cruz Trail.

Day 1: Flight to Lima, Peru. Lodging at 1900 Backpackers Hostel

Day 2: 10 mile run to Pacific Ocean, dig in to Peruvian dishes. Lodging 1900 Backpackers Hostel

Day 3: 9 hour bus from Lima to Huaraz. Dodged a robbery at gunpoint and ate the worst pizza in existence. Lodging Jo's Place in Huaraz.

Day 4: 4 mile run at altitude in Huaraz (10,000 ft), collectivo to Caraz. Final preparations for Santa Cruz Trek. Lodging Yakurumi Tipis & Camping

This week on the podcast, Dusty is flying to Lima, Peru for 3 weeks of exploration, adventures, training, and podcasting. I discuss what running means to me and give an update on training. I break down my gear list, what I hope to accomplish while in Peru, and how I plan to spend my 3 weeks south of the equator. Very excited about this trip for myself, but even more excited for another chance to share my adventures with you! Lace 'em up and let's ride!

Lt. Col Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton. He is F-35 Test pilot with over 400 hours in the cockpit of the F-35 fighter jet. At the present, Cinco is working at MIT as the Director of USAF-MIT AI ACCELERATOR; a joint program meant to serve as an opportunity for the Air Force to team up with the brightest minds in Artificial Intelligence to develop projects meant to both serve military applications and provide value to the civilian world.

This week On The Dusty Trail Dusty dives into his morning routine, training schedule past, present, future, goes into his supplement bag, considers hiring a coach, and provides an update for the new direction of Dustin, The Wind. Thank you to everyone who listens to the show! Can't say it enough and don't say it enough but I appreciate every time you tune in!! Things are looking up.

Show biz baby! This week on Dustin, The Wind podcast we sit down with Ana Balf-Taylor, aka Roxy Tornado. Anna is a professional dancer and performer. Anna grew up in New Zealand, taking up ballet at the age of 3. She made a life for herself through dancing; performing all over the world. Anna spent 15 years dancing in Crazy Horse Paris, where she performed a world famous solo called "I'm a Good Girl". Eventually Anna would end up on the Las Vegas Strip performing in Cirque du Soleil's Zumanity, where she also performed a solo. Anna peeled back the curtains to share a glimpse into the life of show business; she shares her experiences working the most renowned stages in entertainment in the world.

This week Dusty shares an open letter to his backpack. A backpack given to him the day he graduated high school. After nearly 10 years of adventures together, it is time for a new backpack. This episode is a celebration of the memories we made together.

This week we are joined by Mark Balfe-Taylor. Owner and creator of the Irie Agency.

The Irie Agency was born out of the pandemic and their website says, “Globally, our vision is to simply share an alternative approach to online yoga and fitness classes. We are not bound by dogma, restricted by tradition, or influenced by what we are told yoga and fitness should be. Instead, we are simply presenting what we like in yoga and fitness and what we do.” Mark began teaching yoga in 2005 after completing his Bikram Yoga. In 2010 Mark added to his resume when he completed Baron Baptiste’s Power Vinyasa training and has completed 11 other continuing education courses since. Mark is a certified E-RYT 500 teacher by the Yoga Alliance- the governing body of yoga. He has taught yoga in Hong Kong, South Korea, Canada, and throughout the US. Mark is currently based out of Las Vegas where he developed the yoga program and teacher training program for a successful national fitness franchise- TruFusion. Recently, Mark is has built the Irie Agency and still teaches at Vegas Hot! in Las Vegas.

This week Dusty sits high on the hill overlooking the Las Vegas Valley with birds chirping, sprinklers sprinkling, and a slightly gusty wind (I apologize for not thinking that one through). He gives an update on 100 mile training, reveals favorite spots to eat in Las Vegas, talks boat tubing, CTE, manhood, hummingbirds, and more.

Happy Friday, yall.