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Profile Long distance hiking, backpacking and mountaineering adventures |
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Background Andy's background is in horticulture, management
and martial arts. More recently he has devoted his time to fitness training and long distance hiking adventures. Andy West 2009
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Achievements over past 2 years 2008
March to June 1300 miles of hiking in the UK including 50 peaks in Scotland, Wales & England June to November Southbound hike of the Continental Divide Trail - 2700 miles along the backbone of America, the Rocky Mountains. Many peaks bagged along the route with highest Parry Peak at 13391ft in Colorado. 2009 April to September Northbound hike of the Pacific Crest Trail - 2700 miles along the longest completed trail in the world. Highlights included June Climbed Mt Whitney at 14496ft in California plus other smaller peaks along the route June Hiked the 211mile John Muir Trail across the high Sierra Nevada August My record distance day -50 miles in 17 hours with 30lb pack August Mt Adams at 12281ft in Washington state 'With a lifelong interest in the great outdoors I had always
dreamed of taking on a big adventure'
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