Chris G.(Two Speed) is a native of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. He hiked the AT in 2017 and PCT in 2018 in a hammock. He is an engineer, thru hiker, hammock enthusiast, and avid gear DIYer.
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Gear Review: Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 Backpack
The Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 ultralight backpack is best used for multiday hikes or thru-hikes. Experienced hikers who have a handle on their base
Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with a Hammock
The Pacific Crest Trail weaves through environments ranging from desert floor to 10,000-foot mountain passes, and everything in between. On the
Into the Lava Fields in Oregon
This update covers Oregon Section F and its infamous lava fields that were actually cool to look at and nowhere near as bad as
Two Speed’s Final Steps on a Long Journey
I made my last few miles into Canada and to Manning Park Lodge on Aug. 15. It was a trip with a meaning that's hard to explain for those who haven't
Timberline Lodge Food and the End of Oregon
Last video update for Oregon. This includes the buffet feast at Timberline Lodge as well as my walk to Cascade Locks and the Bridge of the Gods. I
Escaping Fires While Putting Oregon in the Rearview
Hello everyone out there in The Trek land. I'm currently in Packwood, WA, with less than 400 miles to go and again behind on the updates. Below you
Coming in Hot: Finishing CA and into Oregon
Hello, everyone. Slightly behind on updates as I was busy trying to hike past the Klamathon Fire in Ashland and also celebrating the 4th of July, but
Section O: Rolling into Mt. Shasta From Burney Falls
Hello, everyone. Below is a short update for Section O in California on the PCT from Burney Falls to Interstate 5. Enjoy and happy trails. Two
My Aborted 24-Hour Challenge
Hello, everyone. This update includes Beldon Town to McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. It also includes info on my aborted 24-hour
Next Stop: Mt. Shasta on the Way to Oregon
Here's the update from Section M, Sierra City to Beldon Town. I'm currently camping out in the gym of the Word of Life Church in Burney after a