Our City Hike

by Ninja on April 26, 2010

Team Chicago!

Team Chicago!

J Chicago Hike

On our hike...

Just because we live in the city of Chicago, doesn’t mean we can’t prepare for the rugged terrain of the Grand Canyon!  A.J. and I were determined to put all our gear on and attempt a trial run.  We geared up with breakaway pants on, wicking shirts and socks, filled camelbacks to the brim in our sweet collapsable backpacks, and trekked out along the shoreline of Lake Michigan.  We hiked for over an hour, covering a route that included the wind wipping across the lake, and even a very steep incline hill (possibly the only one around for miles).  Our goal was distance, especially to simulate the hike through the canyon with our weighted gear.  The hike, only 3.5 miles was a simple one, but we can only imagine what 26 miles will do to us…not to mention the incline/decline!

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Our "Trail"

Our "Trail"

How’s everyone else’s training sessions going? Any other outdoor endeavors from our fellow hikers?

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