Hey all! I hiked the Colorado Trail in 2022 and was a crew leader for CTF last summer! I am currently a medical student, and I am spearheading a study investigating what happens to the metabolism of a thru-hiker. Are you doing the Colorado Trail this summer? Would you be potentially interested in learning more about the study and/or participating?
While doing the CT myself, I noticed there wasn’t a lot of resources on how to address the metabolic and health needs of a thru-hiker. I am very excited to be shedding light on these needs this summer!
As such, I invite you to participate in this study! The study aims understand how prolonged wilderness trekking impacts metabolic health, cardiovascular implications, dietary habits, and overall well-being.
You can find the interest form here: https://forms.gle/QQcCzMueHhKYnKe4A
Or, contact our research team directly for more information on how to get involved at joh22195@umn.edu.
We only need a few more participants! I would really appreciate your consideration!