Corsica G20 (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk)

The French Grande Randonnée No. 20, or GR20, in Corsica, France, is billed as being the toughest long-distance trek in Europe. In July 2024, I traveled to Corsica and trekked the entire GR20 with a guided group, covering over 120 miles and nearly 45,000 feet of total elevation gain and loss over the course of 13 days. The GR20 is a spectacular trail that winds its way along the long and extremely rugged spine of Corsica's central mountain chain, from the town of Calenzana in the north, to Conca in the south. Every day presented challenging terrain, with rock scrambling, exposure, and steep, long ascents and descents. Everyone on our team of eight trekkers was exhausted, but absolutely pleased with the experience, by the time we reached its conclusion.

About the Presenter:

Martin Staley has enjoyed outdoors activities for his entire life, from his days of hiking and backpacking with his parents when he was a small child, to his 30+ years in Los Alamos, going on local hikes, climbs, canyon country trips and more with the Los Alamos Mountaineers. He has traveled all over the western USA, and to parts of the world from New Zealand to Greenland to Nepal.Admission: Free.