Contributions by Justin "Trauma" Lichter

Crossing the Himalayas, The Roof of the World

By Justin "Trauma" Lichter | Published: October 18, 2011

Justin Lichter and Shawn Forry set off to hike the length of the Himalayas from the easternmost 8,000 meter peak in the world, Kanchenjunga, to the westernmost 8,000 meter peak, Nanga Parbat. The ambitious traverse spanned an approximate distance of 2,500 miles and it took three months for the hikers to successfully make their way out of the highest mountain range in the world. This is their story.

Appalachian Trail Ultralight Hiking Guide

By Justin "Trauma" Lichter | Published: March 1, 2011

Less than ten percent of those who set out to hike the Appalachian Trail successfully complete all 2,174 miles of it. Justin Lichter has done it, twice, and offers useful advice to those seeking the adventures promised by one of America’s most famous and historic trails.

Long-Distance Ultralight Hiking

By Justin "Trauma" Lichter | Published: November 24, 2010

Justin Lichter, a.k.a. “Trauma”, has hiked over twenty thousand miles during the past eight years. Trauma brings only the essential gear along with him on the trail, and most if not all of those items end up doing double-duty. Learn more about how an ultralight approach to hiking has allowed him to cover huge distances while also making the most out of his time on the trail.

Ultralight Hiker - Justin Lichter a.k.a. "Trauma" has traveled over 20,000 miles on foot since 2002

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