Who is Dosu Kinuta?

Patrick “Dosu Kinuta” French is a professional athlete and 10 crown thru-hiker who strives to test limits and consistently pushes what is possible for the human body and mind to endure.

A New Hampshire native – who has taken his home state’s motto of “Live Free or Die” to heart – he has hiked 23 different trails, with over 21,000 thru-hiking miles under his belt.

As an athlete for La Sportiva, Zpacks, and Glacial Gear, he contributes to product innovation and design by putting gear to the test – and in the toughest conditions for the betterment of the community.

The Community Blog is hosted by Dosu Kinuta, a 10 crown thru-hiker and survivalist.

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