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Alpine

Hi folks! My name is Colin P Tingo; otherwise known on trail as Alpine. In 2026, I will be hiking the Continental Divide Trail northbound! In 2024, I had the adventure of a lifetime NOBO on the AT, and I’m looking for a new, exciting adventure. Hailing from northern WI, I’m a 33 year old chemical engineer, though I’ve been slinging pizzas and master barista-ing since the AT. In my spare time, I cook a mean soup, probably run too much, and enjoy some new age soul funk music. I’m looking forward to sharing the adventure with y’all!

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The Road to Montanaho: Traversing Yellowstone

The Road to Montanaho: Traversing Yellowstone

Hey Folks! Sorry it's been a bit since my last post, but if you can believe it, it's hard to set aside time from a busy thru hike to pound these out

Sep 26, 2026 : Alpine
The Biggest CDT Alternate – Winging It Through the Gros Ventre and the Tetons

The Biggest CDT Alternate – Winging It Through the Gros Ventre and the Tetons

Hey Folks! I am still plugging along northward on the CDT and loving it!  I'd last updated y'all from Dubois, so things will pick back up here

Aug 28, 2026 : Alpine
CDT Hard Mode: The Wind River High Route

CDT Hard Mode: The Wind River High Route

Hey Folks! It's been awhile since I've been able to get a proper update out, but I've been busily hiking north with limited service through most of

Aug 18, 2026 : Alpine
Rawlins to Lander: Half a Watermelon and 67 Miles in 24 Hours

Rawlins to Lander: Half a Watermelon and 67 Miles in 24 Hours

Hey Folks! I hope y'all are doing well!  I'm currently in Lander, WY, which means that I've successfully put the Great Divide Basin behind

Aug 1, 2026 : Alpine
Grand Lake to Rawlins – High Peaks to Sagebrush Seas

Grand Lake to Rawlins – High Peaks to Sagebrush Seas

Hey Folks! I'm happy to be updating y'all from hot, sunny Rawlins, Wyoming, because it means that I have crossed another state line!  Yes,

Jul 17, 2026 : Alpine
Blazing Through Colorado: Pushing Miles for Pancakes and Dodging Smoke

Blazing Through Colorado: Pushing Miles for Pancakes and Dodging Smoke

Hey Folks! I’m chilling on a zero day in Grand Lake, Colorado! It’s been nearly 300 miles since I’ve had a proper trail update, so buckle up!

Jul 6, 2026 : Alpine
Pack Your Gear, Pack Your Demons: Dealing with Relapse on the CDT

Pack Your Gear, Pack Your Demons: Dealing with Relapse on the CDT

Hi Folks. My updates are generally anecdotal, but today, I want to deviate from my usual style and talk about something deeply personal. I want to

Jun 29, 2026 : Alpine
Walking on Air – The High-Altitude Highway to Salida

Walking on Air – The High-Altitude Highway to Salida

Hey Folks! I’m sitting here outside of Salida, CO at the Butterfly House hiker hostel, enjoying a relaxing zero day! Since my last update, I’ve

Jun 17, 2026 : Alpine
The San Juan Crucible: Surviving the Switch from Desert to Alpine on the CDT

The San Juan Crucible: Surviving the Switch from Desert to Alpine on the CDT

Hey Folks! Today, I’m writing y’all from beautiful, busy, touristy Pagosa Springs, Colorado! That means that we have made it through just about one

Jun 5, 2026 : Alpine
Ghost Ranch to Chama – So Long New Mexico, Hello Colorado!

Ghost Ranch to Chama – So Long New Mexico, Hello Colorado!

Hey Folks! Today, I’m writing y’all from the cozy balcony of Foster’s Hotel on a zero day in Chama, New Mexico, the gateway to Colorado! At this

Jun 1, 2026 : Alpine