In this episode of the Free Outside podcast, I’m sharing my experience on the Ruby Crest Trail with Airborne, a stunning 74-mile journey through Nevada’s rugged Ruby Mountains. The trail offers incredible views, from jagged peaks to expansive valleys. But it wasn’t all easy—unexpected snowfall added a serious challenge to the hike, making it both more difficult and more memorable.

takeaways

• The Ruby Crest Trail is a beautiful and challenging 74-mile trail in the Wind River Range.
• Hiking the trail involves stunning scenery, including lakes and mountain ranges.
• Unexpected snowfall can occur even in August, so hikers should be prepared for changing weather conditions.
• Jeff also mentions his fantasy football draft and his upcoming race, the Wasatch 100.

Sound Bites

• "Let's just dive into the Ruby Crest Trail because it was pretty awesome."
• "I did not pack enough, but I was going to be okay."
• "We woke up and then in the middle of the night, I'm woken up, waking up? I'm woken, I'm woke waking up."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

02:23 Hiking the Ruby Crest Trail

14:59 Challenges and Unexpected Snowfall

19:04 Repeating Miles and Recommendations

25:29 Conclusion and Fantasy Football Draft

Ruby Crest Trail, hiking, Wind River Range, scenery, challenges, snowfall, fantasy football draft, Wasatch 100