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GPTA on Podcasts – Episode 3

Posted on June 16, 2020 by greatplainstrail

Here is another one from the podcast series, Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail by Steve Adams. This is episode #220 where he interviews Luke “Strider” Jordan about the North Country Trail and the Great Plains Trail. Enjoy! https://mightyblueontheat.com/episode-220-luke-jordan-strider/  

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GPTA on Podcasts – Episode 2

Posted on June 9, 2020 by greatplainstrail

The next two podcasts will feature Strider. This first one is from Hiking Thru Life. He will be talking a lot about the North Country Trail, but also quite a bit about the Great Plains Trail. There are some really … Continue reading →

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Strider Discusses the GPT

Posted on June 11, 2018 by greatplainstrail

Recently, Luke “Strider” Jordan was interviewed on the podcast The Pursuit Zone. He discusses his 2016 GPT thru hike in detail with host, Paul Schmid. Here is a link to the podcast: http://www.thepursuitzone.com/tpz157/  

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Announcing the GPTA Founder’s Club

Posted on August 6, 2017 by greatplainstrail

I know.  I know.  I know what you’re thinking and you’re not wrong.  Fundraising is as popular as a blizzard in April.  I get it. That said, GPTA is actually excited to launch our first real fundraising campaign.  Why? Because … Continue reading →

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Strider’s Final Journal Entry

Posted on June 13, 2016 by greatplainstrail

I post Strider’s final journal entry in its entirety here.  It’s a fine read, and a nice closure of an epic adventure that took time, money, planning, and no small amount of gumption to execute. Here’s to Strider!  The first … Continue reading →

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A Map in the Works

Posted on May 15, 2016 by greatplainstrail

Following the excitement of the first thru hike of the GPT, the goal is now to produce a reasonably workable map for possible future hikers.  The map should be completed sometime this summer in time for the fall southbound hiking … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished!

Posted on May 8, 2016 by greatplainstrail

Luke Jordan, aka Strider, has completed the first ever thru hike of the Great Plains Trail!  He did it in impressive fashion, finishing the nearly 2100 miles in 85 days, an average of over 24 miles per day.  All throughout, … Continue reading →

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Update: First GPT Thru Hike

Posted on April 13, 2016 by greatplainstrail

Luke “Strider” Jordan has been sailing along and is having a grand adventure as the first ever GPT thru hiker.  He has conquered Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska, and as I write this, he is already half way through … Continue reading →

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The First Thru Hike of the GPT!

Posted on March 19, 2016 by greatplainstrail

Luke Jordan, trail name “Strider” is marching along on the first ever thru hike of the Great Plains Trail!  Luke gained thru hiker notoriety three years ago when he completed the North Country Trail as a non stop end-to-end thru … Continue reading →

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