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CDT 2025; Done
Excited to announce I finished the CDT, and was not eaten by a mountain lion! When people imagine a thru-hike, I think they imagine
Day 112: Mountain Lion!
We hike into the night, through fallen trees and trail we keep losing. With my headlamp on, I hear rustling beside trail. It looks like a
Day 105: A sliver of the San Juan’s
Well, we’re in it, now. The San Juans; perhaps the most highly anticipated section of the CDT. The rugged, remote, volatile Rocky Mountains of
Day 90: Stolen Backpack
I wake up on Woody’s floor, both Woody and Beaker continue sleeping. I slip out of the room barefoot, walking down to the, “continental breakfast”
Day 81: True trail magic
I open my eyes, focusing them on a sky filled with more stars than I can comprehend. “Wow” I breathe, turning over and falling back
Day 69: 50 Mile Day & a Nightmare Hitch
Mom, if you’re reading this… don’t. This will needlessly stress you out. We woke at midnight to begin our challenge; Beaker was going to
Day 62: Comparison is the Thief of Joy
I wake up ravenous despite eating half a rotisserie chicken the night before. Knowing we’d scheduled a ride with a trail angel for 9am, Beaker and
Day 60: Knapsack Col Alternate (I was scared)
Beaker and I opened our eyes at around 5:30am, uncharacteristically ready to take on the morning. Knapsack Col called and I wanted as much time
Day 51: Night hiking & Tourists
“I’m leaving with everyone at 4am whether you’re ready or not” I say through the darkness to Beaker. I giggle as I watch him with my headlamp,
Day 45: You can’t pick your trail name
“I love the day before town” I announce as I exit our tent. The chai doctors have already left, and Droobie’s on their heels. Beaker and I’s
