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[[File:Andy Skurka 20090816.jpg|thumb|Andrew Skurka]]
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'''Andrew Skurka''' is a professional [[Backpacking (wilderness)|backpacker]] who is best known for his two long-distance hiking firsts—the 6,875-mile [[Great Western Loop]] and the 7,778-mile [[Sea-to-Sea Route]]. He was named the 2007 "Adventurer of the Year" by [[National Geographic Adventure]] (which described him as "a Gen Y version of [[Henry David Thoreau]] or [[John Muir]]") and the 2005 "Person of the Year" by ''[[Backpacker (magazine)|Backpacker]]'' magazine.<ref name="outdoor_nw">{{cite web|url=http://www.outdoorsnw.com/c_editorial/Faces/People/Faces_0905_AndrewSkurka.cfm|title= Faces - Andrew Skurka |last=Brun|first=Becky|work=Outdoors NW|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref><ref name="nat_geo_2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/best-of-adventure-2008/achievements/andrew-skurka.html|title=2007 Adventurer of the Year: The Walking Man|last=Duane |first=Daniel|work=National Geographic Adventure|accessdate=2009-07-18| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20090620182605/http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/best-of-adventure-2008/achievements/andrew-skurka.html| archivedate= 20 June 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
'''Andrew Skurka''' is a professional [[Backpacking (wilderness)|backpacker]] who is best known for his two long-distance hiking firsts—the 6,875-mile [[Great Western Loop]] and the 7,778-mile [[Sea-to-Sea Route]]. He was named the 2007 "Adventurer of the Year" by [[National Geographic Adventure]] (which described him as "a Gen Y version of [[Henry David Thoreau]] or [[John Muir]]") and the 2005 "Person of the Year" by ''[[Backpacker (magazine)|Backpacker]]'' magazine.<ref name="outdoor_nw">{{cite web|url=http://www.outdoorsnw.com/c_editorial/Faces/People/Faces_0905_AndrewSkurka.cfm |title=Faces - Andrew Skurka |last=Brun |first=Becky |work=Outdoors NW |accessdate=2009-07-18 }}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="nat_geo_2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/best-of-adventure-2008/achievements/andrew-skurka.html |title=2007 Adventurer of the Year: The Walking Man |last=Duane |first=Daniel |work=National Geographic Adventure |accessdate=2009-07-18 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090620182605/http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/best-of-adventure-2008/achievements/andrew-skurka.html |archivedate=20 June 2009 |deadurl=yes }}</ref>


In November 2007, Skurka completed the [[Great Western Loop]], a 6,875-mile journey that links together 5 [[Long-distance trail|long-distance hiking trails]], 12 [[National Park Service#National Parks|National Parks]], and over 75 wilderness areas, which he hiked in 208 days, an average of 33 miles per day.<ref name="nat_geo_2007" /><ref name="denver_post">{{cite web|last=Willoughby|first=Scott|date=January 1, 2008|work=The Denver Post|accessdate=2009-07-18|url=http://www.denverpost.com/hiking/ci_7853225|title=Boulderite stands on record}}</ref> In addition, in July 2005 Skurka completed the Sea-to-Sea Route,<ref>{{cite book|last1=Strickland|first1=Ron|title=Pathfinder: Blazing A New Trail In Modern America|date=2011|pages=116–124}}</ref> a transcontinental network of long-distance hiking trails from [[Quebec]] to [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]], which took him 11 months and which involved 1,400 miles of snowshoeing.<ref name="projo_2005_c2c">{{cite web|url=http://www.projo.com/massachusetts/content/projo_20050718_hiker.76dbb96.html|title=Seekonk man's solo journey from sea to shining sea|last=Parker|first=Paul Edward|date=July 18, 2005|work=The Providence Journal|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref><ref name="duke_mag">{{cite web|url=http://www.dukemagazine.duke.edu/dukemag/issues/030406/depmini-skurka.html|title=Hiking from coast to coast |last=Veis|first=Greg|work=Duke Magazine|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref> Skurka's shorter hikes include the 1,700-mile [[California]] section of the [[Pacific Crest Trail]] (in 45 days), the 486-mile [[Colorado Trail]] (twice), the 2,170-mile [[Appalachian Trail]] (in 95 days), a 385-mile trek through northern [[Minnesota]] in January, and many week and weekend-long trips in [[Colorado]], [[Montana]], and [[Wyoming]].<ref name="nat_geo_2007" /> In 2010 he hiked a 4,679 mile route around Alaska, which took him 176 days.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Koeppel|first=Dan|title=Circling Alaska in 176 Days|journal=National Geographic|date=March 2011|pages=138–147}}</ref>
In November 2007, Skurka completed the [[Great Western Loop]], a 6,875-mile journey that links together 5 [[Long-distance trail|long-distance hiking trails]], 12 [[National Park Service#National Parks|National Parks]], and over 75 wilderness areas, which he hiked in 208 days, an average of 33 miles per day.<ref name="nat_geo_2007" /><ref name="denver_post">{{cite web|last=Willoughby|first=Scott|date=January 1, 2008|work=The Denver Post|accessdate=2009-07-18|url=http://www.denverpost.com/hiking/ci_7853225|title=Boulderite stands on record}}</ref> In addition, in July 2005 Skurka completed the Sea-to-Sea Route,<ref>{{cite book|last1=Strickland|first1=Ron|title=Pathfinder: Blazing A New Trail In Modern America|date=2011|pages=116–124}}</ref> a transcontinental network of long-distance hiking trails from [[Quebec]] to [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]], which took him 11 months and which involved 1,400 miles of snowshoeing.<ref name="projo_2005_c2c">{{cite web|url=http://www.projo.com/massachusetts/content/projo_20050718_hiker.76dbb96.html|title=Seekonk man's solo journey from sea to shining sea|last=Parker|first=Paul Edward|date=July 18, 2005|work=The Providence Journal|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref><ref name="duke_mag">{{cite web|url=http://www.dukemagazine.duke.edu/dukemag/issues/030406/depmini-skurka.html |title=Hiking from coast to coast |last=Veis |first=Greg |work=Duke Magazine |accessdate=2009-07-18 }}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Skurka's shorter hikes include the 1,700-mile [[California]] section of the [[Pacific Crest Trail]] (in 45 days), the 486-mile [[Colorado Trail]] (twice), the 2,170-mile [[Appalachian Trail]] (in 95 days), a 385-mile trek through northern [[Minnesota]] in January, and many week and weekend-long trips in [[Colorado]], [[Montana]], and [[Wyoming]].<ref name="nat_geo_2007" /> In 2010 he hiked a 4,679 mile route around Alaska, which took him 176 days.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Koeppel|first=Dan|title=Circling Alaska in 176 Days|journal=National Geographic|date=March 2011|pages=138–147}}</ref>


In addition to expanding the limits of long-distance backpacking, Skurka has defined the light-and-fast style of backcountry travel. The contents of his pack cumulatively weigh a mere 6.5 to 8 pounds, sans food, water, and fuel; and he regularly logs 35–45 miles per day, day after day.<ref name="nat_geo_2007" />
In addition to expanding the limits of long-distance backpacking, Skurka has defined the light-and-fast style of backcountry travel. The contents of his pack cumulatively weigh a mere 6.5 to 8 pounds, sans food, water, and fuel; and he regularly logs 35–45 miles per day, day after day.<ref name="nat_geo_2007" />


In addition to the distinctions from Adventure and Backpacker, Skurka was featured in ''[[Outside (magazine)|Outside]]''<nowiki/>'s 2007 "Outside 100" list<ref name="outside100_2007">{{cite web|url=http://outside.away.com/outside/culture/200712/outside-100-8.html|title=The Outside 100|work=Outside Magazine|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref> and in ''[[Men's Journal]]''<nowiki/>'s "2005 Adventure Hall of Fame."<ref name="mensjournal">{{cite web|title=2005 Adventure Hall of Fame|last=Daley|first=Jason |year=2005|work=Men's Journal|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref> He has appeared in numerous newspapers and television broadcasts, including ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]''<ref name="wsj">{{cite web|title=Tricks of the Trade: A backpacker buys shoes|last=Barlyn|first=Suzanne|work=The Wall Street Journal|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref> and the [[Fox News Channel]].
In addition to the distinctions from Adventure and Backpacker, Skurka was featured in ''[[Outside (magazine)|Outside]]''<nowiki/>'s 2007 "Outside 100" list<ref name="outside100_2007">{{cite web|url=http://outside.away.com/outside/culture/200712/outside-100-8.html |title=The Outside 100 |work=Outside Magazine |accessdate=2009-07-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011193806/http://outside.away.com/outside/culture/200712/outside-100-8.html |archivedate=2008-10-11 }}</ref> and in ''[[Men's Journal]]''<nowiki/>'s "2005 Adventure Hall of Fame."<ref name="mensjournal">{{cite web|title=2005 Adventure Hall of Fame|last=Daley|first=Jason |year=2005|work=Men's Journal|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref> He has appeared in numerous newspapers and television broadcasts, including ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]''<ref name="wsj">{{cite web|title=Tricks of the Trade: A backpacker buys shoes|last=Barlyn|first=Suzanne|work=The Wall Street Journal|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref> and the [[Fox News Channel]].


Skurka also focuses on environmental issues on his trips.<ref name="nat_geo_2007" />
Skurka also focuses on environmental issues on his trips.<ref name="nat_geo_2007" />
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A graduate of [[Duke University]], Skurka is a sponsored athlete, paid speaker, and writer. He is a member of [[The Explorers Club]], has given over 140 presentations about his adventures, and is a frequent contributor to ''[[Backpacking Light Magazine|Backpacking Light]]'' magazine.
A graduate of [[Duke University]], Skurka is a sponsored athlete, paid speaker, and writer. He is a member of [[The Explorers Club]], has given over 140 presentations about his adventures, and is a frequent contributor to ''[[Backpacking Light Magazine|Backpacking Light]]'' magazine.


Skurka is also an [[ultrarunning|ultrarunner]]. In 2008, he finished second at the [[Leadville 100]].<ref name="women_adventure">{{cite web|url=http://www.womensadventuremagazine.com/articles/jan09/ontherocks0109.html|title=Love on the Rocks|last=Kwak-Hefferan|first=Elisabeth|work=Women's Adventure|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref>
Skurka is also an [[ultrarunning|ultrarunner]]. In 2008, he finished second at the [[Leadville 100]].<ref name="women_adventure">{{cite web|url=http://www.womensadventuremagazine.com/articles/jan09/ontherocks0109.html |title=Love on the Rocks |last=Kwak-Hefferan |first=Elisabeth |work=Women's Adventure |accessdate=2009-07-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802154845/http://www.womensadventuremagazine.com/articles/jan09/ontherocks0109.html |archivedate=2009-08-02 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

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Andrew Skurka

Andrew Skurka is a professional backpacker who is best known for his two long-distance hiking firsts—the 6,875-mile Great Western Loop and the 7,778-mile Sea-to-Sea Route. He was named the 2007 "Adventurer of the Year" by National Geographic Adventure (which described him as "a Gen Y version of Henry David Thoreau or John Muir") and the 2005 "Person of the Year" by Backpacker magazine.[1][2]

In November 2007, Skurka completed the Great Western Loop, a 6,875-mile journey that links together 5 long-distance hiking trails, 12 National Parks, and over 75 wilderness areas, which he hiked in 208 days, an average of 33 miles per day.[2][3] In addition, in July 2005 Skurka completed the Sea-to-Sea Route,[4] a transcontinental network of long-distance hiking trails from Quebec to Washington, which took him 11 months and which involved 1,400 miles of snowshoeing.[5][6] Skurka's shorter hikes include the 1,700-mile California section of the Pacific Crest Trail (in 45 days), the 486-mile Colorado Trail (twice), the 2,170-mile Appalachian Trail (in 95 days), a 385-mile trek through northern Minnesota in January, and many week and weekend-long trips in Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming.[2] In 2010 he hiked a 4,679 mile route around Alaska, which took him 176 days.[7]

In addition to expanding the limits of long-distance backpacking, Skurka has defined the light-and-fast style of backcountry travel. The contents of his pack cumulatively weigh a mere 6.5 to 8 pounds, sans food, water, and fuel; and he regularly logs 35–45 miles per day, day after day.[2]

In addition to the distinctions from Adventure and Backpacker, Skurka was featured in Outside's 2007 "Outside 100" list[8] and in Men's Journal's "2005 Adventure Hall of Fame."[9] He has appeared in numerous newspapers and television broadcasts, including The Wall Street Journal[10] and the Fox News Channel.

Skurka also focuses on environmental issues on his trips.[2]

A graduate of Duke University, Skurka is a sponsored athlete, paid speaker, and writer. He is a member of The Explorers Club, has given over 140 presentations about his adventures, and is a frequent contributor to Backpacking Light magazine.

Skurka is also an ultrarunner. In 2008, he finished second at the Leadville 100.[11]

References

  1. ^ Brun, Becky. "Faces - Andrew Skurka". Outdoors NW. Retrieved 2009-07-18.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ a b c d e Duane, Daniel. "2007 Adventurer of the Year: The Walking Man". National Geographic Adventure. Archived from the original on 20 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Willoughby, Scott (January 1, 2008). "Boulderite stands on record". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
  4. ^ Strickland, Ron (2011). Pathfinder: Blazing A New Trail In Modern America. pp. 116–124.
  5. ^ Parker, Paul Edward (July 18, 2005). "Seekonk man's solo journey from sea to shining sea". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
  6. ^ Veis, Greg. "Hiking from coast to coast". Duke Magazine. Retrieved 2009-07-18.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Koeppel, Dan (March 2011). "Circling Alaska in 176 Days". National Geographic: 138–147.
  8. ^ "The Outside 100". Outside Magazine. Archived from the original on 2008-10-11. Retrieved 2009-07-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Daley, Jason (2005). "2005 Adventure Hall of Fame". Men's Journal. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  10. ^ Barlyn, Suzanne. "Tricks of the Trade: A backpacker buys shoes". The Wall Street Journal. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  11. ^ Kwak-Hefferan, Elisabeth. "Love on the Rocks". Women's Adventure. Archived from the original on 2009-08-02. Retrieved 2009-07-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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