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
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.
Day 25 – Rain Rain Go Away
For the first time it rained all day and the sun never came out.
Day 24 – Zero in Salida
A day of errands, pizza, and a very dated hotel.
Day 31 – Those North Rim Views
Exploring the North Rim of the Black Canyon
Day 22 – Go West Young Man
Sampling the Collegiate West section of the Colorado Trail.
Day 30 – Heading North to the South Rim
Side trip to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Day 21 – Attempting Mt. Yale
Today we attempted the side quest from the Colorado Trail to the top of Mt. Yale.
Day 29 – Lake City Zero Day
A day spent eating (and exploring) in Lake City, CO
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