Everest Base Camp training continues with the Dutchman and Bluff Springs Loop in Superstition Mountain, Arizona. Dave shares another long, challenging desert hike as he prepares in the United States for the March trek in Nepal. Desert miles now, Himalayan miles next, one long hike at a time.
Preparing for Everest in Arizona
Dave is in the United States for a stretch and is using the time to prepare for the upcoming Everest Base Camp hike in March with long, challenging hikes. This video is part of that training block, showing the kind of sustained desert mileage that builds the legs and lungs needed for high altitude trekking.
Dutchman and Bluff Springs Loop
The Superstition Mountains offer some of the most dramatic hiking in Arizona, and the Dutchman and Bluff Springs Loop is a standout. Rocky climbs, cactus lined trails, and wide desert views make it a demanding but rewarding circuit, and Dave brings viewers along for the full experience under the Arizona sun.
One Part of Dave’s Preparation
This hike is part of Dave’s preparation for the Nepal trip. The useful detail is the specific Arizona route he chose and the demanding walking it involved, rather than a universal training prescription.
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