Category: Hike
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Into the Forest — Attapeu Trails
A couple of years back, I was working and running in Attapeu, I noticed a new track cut off the main access road — one that hadn’t been there before. I’d run that stretch plenty of times and never noticed a trail in that spot, so it must’ve been freshly cut, maybe only a few…
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The Only FKT in Laos: Khao Nang Mountain Viewpoint
In Laos, there’s just one official entry on FastestKnownTime.com: the Khao Nang Mountain Viewpoint. It’s not a commonly run route, but it is a fun adventure not far from Vientiane with a fantastic cliff-top viewpoint and 1000m of elevation gain. The Route: A Three-Pointed Star The course climbs the southeastern side of the plateau in…
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Staying Safe on the Trails in Laos: Risks and Precautions for Hikers and Runners
Laos offers some of the most rewarding outdoor adventures in Southeast Asia. Towering limestone cliffs, jungle ridgelines, hidden waterfalls, and rice field trails straight from a postcard make it an irresistible destination for hikers and trail runners. Trails are abundant, but these typically aren’t constructed or maintained for recreation. They are working trails used daily…
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The Ghost on the Trail
I was trail running deep in the forest by myself. In Phu Khao Khouay, I’d been looking at these trails for a long time. I’d gone exploring with a friend there once before (you can read about that time separately), and I finally got a chance to get out there again. This time, I took…
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Luang Prabang Ultra Trail 30k – 2023 Edition
A long-awaited trail race for me, having DNS for the X Race in August. I had 2 x 12-week training blocks under my belt since my 50k in June. I was expecting a tough race, and I changed up my training after the 50k where I found I was road-ready but not mountain-ready. Shuttle service…