Surviving the Cherrywood Abyss Challenge

I just finished my first real attempt at the cherrywood abyss challenge, and honestly, my legs are still shaking. If you've spent any time on the niche corners of the outdoor endurance forums lately, you've probably seen the name popping up more and more. It's one of those things that starts as a joke between a few hardcore hikers and suddenly turns into a "must-do" bucket list item that everyone regrets about three hours in. ...

February 15, 2026 · 6 min · Bourquin Gregory