Amanda Lauritsen

My name is Amanda (trail name Bubble Toes). I met my husband when we thru hiked the AT in 2005, and we have continued to backpack ever since. I am an alcohol free vegetarian (except for crabs - its a Maryland thing) who is hiking the CT this summer. When not hiking, I attempt to teach middle school kids math.

Posts

Day 26 – And Again With the Rain

Day 26 – And Again With the Rain

This weather has been the opposite of what it should be. We are getting rain early in the day, no thunderstorms, and rain at night.

Aug 24, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 25 – Rain Rain Go Away

Day 25 – Rain Rain Go Away

For the first time it rained all day and the sun never came out.

Aug 23, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 24 – Zero in Salida

Day 24 – Zero in Salida

A day of errands, pizza, and a very dated hotel.

Aug 22, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 31 – Those North Rim Views

Day 31 – Those North Rim Views

Exploring the North Rim of the Black Canyon

Aug 12, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 22 – Go West Young Man

Day 22 – Go West Young Man

Sampling the Collegiate West section of the Colorado Trail.

Aug 4, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 30 – Heading North to the South Rim

Day 30 – Heading North to the South Rim

Side trip to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Aug 4, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 21 – Attempting Mt. Yale

Day 21 – Attempting Mt. Yale

Today we attempted the side quest from the Colorado Trail to the top of Mt. Yale.

Aug 3, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 29 – Lake City Zero Day

Day 29 – Lake City Zero Day

A day spent eating (and exploring) in Lake City, CO

Aug 2, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 23 – Out and Back

Day 23 – Out and Back

At home out and back hikes are (in my opinion) boring. You see the same thing (probably trees) twice. But out here in Colorado I’ve found the trail

Aug 2, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen
Day 28 – Back Across the Mesa

Day 28 – Back Across the Mesa

Heading into Lake City

Aug 2, 2022 : Amanda Lauritsen