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My Hawai`i sojourn has come to a close after eight rich years. I have witnessed the battle toward and near completion of a Ph.D; the birth of two amazing, intelligent and hard-charging boys; and for me the trials and triumphs as an ultrarunner and critical care RN.

Our lives have been touched deeply by our friends and family here in the islands and I am continually amazed by the warmth and generosity of the Hawaiian and local people.

To bid a fitting farewell to my life in the islands of Hawai`i I planned and completed the Big Island Traverse (BIT). An approximate 160 mile, unsupported fastpack on the island of Hawai`i. The route traversed the island from sea-level on the southeastern shore, beginning at Holei Sea Arch; ascended Mauna Loa (13,677 feet) and Mauna Kea (13,796 feet); and eventually descended to sea-level on the northwestern shore, ending at Spencer Beach Park and Pu`ukohola Heiau. To my knowledge this variation had not been done. It was a great success - A Hui Hou.




Thursday, April 29, 2010

Big Island Traverse Gear List


CLOTHING ITEMS - WORN
  1. Patagonia Capilene-1 SS
  2. Marmot Heniker Short
  3. Smartwool Adrenaline Light Micro
  4. Inov-8 Terroc 330
  5. GoLite Visor
  6. Rx Glasses/Sunglasses
  7. Multifunction Watch
CLOTHING ITEMS - CARRIED
  1. Patagonia Capilene - 1 LS
  2. Under Armour Cold Gear Tights
  3. Smartwool Adrenaline Crew
  4. Patagonia R2 Jacket
  5. Marmot Evolution Glove
  6. Black Diamond Beanie
  7. Old School Bandana
INCLEMENTS - FOULIES
  1. GoLite Phantasm Jacket
  2. Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pants
PACK
  1. Black Diamond Infinity 50
  2. Black Diamond Pure Carbon Poles
  3. Granite Gear Dry Block Medium x 2

SLEEP SYSTEM

  1. Marmot Arete Down Sleeping Bag
  2. Marmot Alpinist Bivy
  3. Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody

KITCHEN

  1. Snow Peak Lite Max
  2. IsoPro Canister 8 oz
  3. Snow Peak 600 ml Titanium Mug
  4. MSR Titanium Spoon
  5. Platypus 3 liter Bladder
  6. Platypus 1 liter soft Bottle
  7. Ultimate Direction Fast Draw Plus
  8. Lighter

PANTRY

  1. Hammer Nutrition Endurolytes - 100
  2. Hammer Nutrition Perpetuem ~ 16 Servings
  3. GU - 12 Packets
  4. Sport Beans - 6 Packets
  5. Zone Perfect - 4 bars
  6. Hammer Nutrition - 2 bars
  7. Cliff Mojo - 4 bars
  8. Justin's Organic Peanut Butter - 2 packs
  9. 1st Endurance Ultragen - 8 servings
  10. Mountain House - ProPak - 4 Entrees
  11. Starbucks Via Ready Brew - 15 packs

NAVIGATION - UTILITY

  1. Map
  2. Black Diamond - 1 watt LED Headlamp
  3. AAA Batteries - 6
  4. Fenix L2D 180 Lumen Flashlight
  5. AA Batteries 6*
  6. Miniature CD Signal Mirror
  7. Miniature Multi-Tool
  8. 3 mm Accessory Cord - 10 feet
  9. Duct Tape affixed to hydration bladders
  10. Small Tube of Super Glue - 1

MEDICAL KIT - HYGIENE

  1. TP - 1 pack
  2. Baby Wipes - 5
  3. Dr. Bronner's Soap - 1 ounze
  4. Water Proof Matches - 5
  5. Kinesys Sunscreen - 1 oz
  6. 2 Toms Sport Shield- 1
  7. Skin Prep - 4 Packets
  8. Iodine Prep - 4 Pads
  9. Benzalkonium Chloride Wipes - 6
  10. 2x2s - 4
  11. 4x4s - 2
  12. Steristrips 1"
  13. 2" Compression Wrap
  14. 3.0 Nylon Sutures - Straight Needle
  15. Antibiotic Ointment - 1 packet
  16. Rx - 6
  17. Ibuprofen 800 mg - 12
  18. Dexamethasone 4 mg - 4
  19. Acetazolamide - 150 mg - 8
  20. No Doz Caffeine Caplets - 10
  21. Diphenhydramine 25 mg - 2
  22. Imodium AD - 2
  23. Rolaids Travel Pack - 1
  24. Aqua Mira
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