I realized that it’s already been some time since I first did the Bikepacking Triple Crown (AZTR, CTR and Tour Divide) and even longer since my first multi-day trip. A lot has changed during that time. How I ride, my mindset, and how I approach a trail has change. In terms of gear, what I use and what is available is also different now.

I designed the “If I Rode…Again” series to show others what I would use in terms of gear if I went back and rode a trail again. Not only do I show what gear I used the first time and what I would bring next time, I give my reason why. I also dip into my approach for each trail and the new mindset I would bring to it so that the reader can better understand my choices.

Hopefully this “If I rode…Again” series will help others plan their own adventures and lessen the learning curve.