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Announcing: The Inaugural Season of The Trek Ambassador Program, Now Accepting Applications
Thru-hiking in 2020? Let's chat! The Trek is looking for a handful of thru-hikers to showcase through their social media channels in 2020. Specifically, we're looking to feature those who...
Snow Traces, Old Faces, New Places
It’s July and Colorado still has a lot of snow, which puts me in a bit of a predicament. I’ve already skipped the San Juans and the West Collegiate route...
Out of the Sand and into the Snow
On the day that Josh and I left Ghost Ranch we dillydallied, slow to wake up, to pack, to say goodbye to friends who weren’t heading north, to leave. The...
Bears, Noro, and Lyme: What to Worry About (or not) on Your Thru-Hike
So, you’re planning to head out on trail for a long walk. Maybe even a thru-hike of one of the Triple Crown trails — the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail,...
How I Prepared to Link Up the CDT + GDT: 3,700 Miles on the Divide
It seems there are many who have toyed with this idea, but ultimately given it up. Constraints with seasonal timing make a northbound attempt the most reasonable direction, but coordinating...
Literally Everything I’m Carrying on the CDT
Not some. Not most. Let me show you Every. Single. Item. [besides food and water] that I'll have in my pack and on my person during my CDT thru-hike and...
The Thru-Hiker’s Lexicon
Before hiking my first thru-hike in 2023, I never would have thought I needed training in hiker terminology. I have received questions from the outdoor community such as, “What does...
CDT: Thunderstruck – Lima to Targhee Pass
The stretch from Lima to Targhee Pass throws the next unexpected challenges at us: Harrowing afternoon thunderstorms with hail and lightning. Despite these difficulties, we experience the thrill of
Packing My Fears: Gear Updates for the CDT
Sunny days, cold nights, wildlife, and limited trail towns are just a few fears I’ll be packing to experience along the CDT. In this blog, I’ll be discussing the updates...
Continental Divide Trail Gear List: The Essentials & More
What gear should I bring on the Continental Divide Trail? A brief look into my packing list, and a comparison between the gear for the this trail and for my...