GR20: Trail Thoughts
<p>As I was preparing for one of my expeditions last year, reading a guidebook, I came across a phrase that particularly resonated with me (paraphrasing): “The author doesn’t provide a list of equipment needed for those who choose to conquer this trail by sleeping outside the refugees, because if someone decides to do that, it means they should already know what they’re doing and what to bring.” In line with this philosophy, this post is not a guide or a list of things to pack. You can find those in many other places. Instead, it’s a loose collection of observations gleaned while traversing the trail, heard in conversations with fellow hikers, and read between the lines of guidebooks. I don’t intend to state the obvious about mountain trips, like “start early to avoid the heat, trail crowds, and catch the sunrise.” No. GR20 is a trail cutting through Corsica roughly from north to south, just under 200km long, nominally spread over 16 days and accumulating over 12,000m of elevation gain along the way. So, if you’re considering tackling this trail, start with thorough research, and buy a guidebook. And if you’re curious about things not mentioned in it, read this post.</p>
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