Way to go Chad, and you didn't even have to use my bike to do it. Whoop Whoop.

Is that the new Lynsky ti bike?  Any idea what gearing he is running?  Man, what a slim set-up he's got on there.  I'd be interested to hear what he is carrying.  It's interesting to see the different set-ups people carry based on experience and terrain. 

Thanks for the updates.  Positive vibes to Chad and good luck to all the 300 racers coming up!  I'm going to try my darndest to make it out to the trail next year. 

Here is the link to his bike set-up. The with the pink CK looks nice to. http://chadfbrown.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-rigid-ss.html

Hi everyone. Names Vernie and I am from Tucson, AZ. I have yet to go on a bikepacking adventure but it is extremely appealing to me especially as I lay here in bed recovering from leg surgery. I have been reading Chad and ScottM's blog and just keep thinking more and more about  heading out on a trip. Hopefully within 4 months or so my leg and fitness should be back it decent shape and I get get on out. I have been riding for about 3.5 years know but have been dealing with a leg issue for about 1.5 years that has really limited the amount of time that I can spend on the bike, but hopefully that is fixed now. I may even be able to talk my GF into going on a BP ride with which would be just awesome to get here into it as well. The ride I plan using is my Haro Mary SS and I am also in the process of purchasing and building a Voodoo Wazoo but am not sure if that will work for BPing. Love reading the ride reports on here so keep them coming.