Free Outside

Ruby Crest Trail Yo-Yo Recap

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In this episode of the Free Outside podcast, I’m sharing my experience on the Ruby Crest Trail with Airborne, a stunning 74-mile journey through Nevada’s rugged Ruby Mountains. The trail offers incredible views, from jagged peaks to expansive valleys. But it wasn’t all easy—unexpected snowfall added a serious challenge to the hike, making it both more difficult and more memorable.

takeaways

  • The Ruby Crest Trail is a beautiful and challenging 74-mile trail in the Wind River Range.
  • Hiking the trail involves stunning scenery, including lakes and mountain ranges.
  • Unexpected snowfall can occur even in August, so hikers should be prepared for changing weather conditions.
  • Jeff also mentions his fantasy football draft and his upcoming race, the Wasatch 100.

    • Sound Bites

    • "Let's just dive into the Ruby Crest Trail because it was pretty awesome."
    • "I did not pack enough, but I was going to be okay."
    • "We woke up and then in the middle of the night, I'm woken up, waking up? I'm woken, I'm woke waking up."

      • Chapters

      00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

      02:23 Hiking the Ruby Crest Trail

      14:59 Challenges and Unexpected Snowfall

      19:04 Repeating Miles and Recommendations

      25:29 Conclusion and Fantasy Football Draft

      Ruby Crest Trail, hiking, Wind River Range, scenery, challenges, snowfall, fantasy football draft, Wasatch 100

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