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Congrats and good luck. I love the Edward Abbey reference of that trail. That makes it sound even tougher.

I will say though, the next time you want to take 45 days off, you don't have to create content for the whole time. I'll still be happy to support your substack (through the paid subscription) and your journey, and patiently wait for your return.

Really excited for your new book!

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What a nice thing to say. That warms my heart. Thanks for the support!

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100% agree with this, but thanks for writing us some posts anyway!

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Yes - here here! Go in the adventure - we’ll wait for the return and the stories!

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Dying on the live stream immediately made me think of this episode of Silicon Valley: https://youtu.be/oIUtq0GZ1Z8?feature=shared

Have fun, don't die. Seriously... Don't die. ☺️

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Haha I haven't watched that show. Now I have some watching material for when I get back!

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Living vicariously through your adventures, brother! May shade find you and the winds be at your back. Godspeed!

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Thank you!

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Wow…now I have it in my head I want to do the Hayduke! I am looking forward to following your journey and learning all about it… really wondering how you are going to find water…

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Do you have a Lifestraw? It could be useful if the water is iffy. https://lifestraw.com/ 💦

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Remember to avoid hiking the hottest part of the day. Drink, drink, drink! Getting to water resources is your number two priority behind not dying. Enjoy the hike…I am looking forward to your trail updates.

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Nice Michael!!! Enjoy yourself! I’m terribly jealous and can’t wait to read what you come up with out there, whatever it is. 👍👍👍

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Good luck!

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Good luck Michael!! This is awesome a

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That is awesome, I hope you enjoy it, be safe! Will be fun to see some content from your adventure! Excited for the next book!

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Good luck, dont die, and have fun!

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Incredible! The Hayduke is so interesting - really looking forward to all you create out of this adventure.

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I am late to the party, and you may not see this, but I agree with my fellow Two Percent supporter, I’d happily wait and support Two Percent while you go on your adventure. Regardless, I look forward to your live feeds from the trail. Love your content. And you are still my internet boyfriend. LOL As you often say….Have fun. Don’t die. 🙂

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WOW! What an interesting challenge. I'm really looking forward to following your trip. My main question is how will you resupply along the way?

And please, be safe, enjoy the hike, and don't die!

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I have an AMA dropping Friday that answers this (I'm running the live we did this morning!). Thanks!

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Epic!

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This is a Craig Childs-level undertaking. I hope you cross paths with him, if not out in that desert then at least through his books.

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Good luck! I’m about to start a 500-mile hike myself, but in Spain with hotels and good food. I’m still doing the miles though 😊

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