Ruby Crest Trail Yo-Yo Recap

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