Bryan Walsh

My name is Bryan. For the past three years, I’ve been on a journey self discovery that has taken me to and through some wild places. I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2016 and the Appalachian Trail in 2017. In 2018 I hiked about 1000 miles of the CDT before deciding to discontinue that trail. Now I'm gearing up to take the CDT on again in 2019. The Trails have become such an integral part of my self where there is an off Trail self and an on Trail self that are distinct and my intention with this Trail and this blog is to consolidate those two selves. So thanks for checking out my journey! Hope the pictures will be pretty at least

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Moose, Snow, Mosquitoes, Oh My!

Moose, Snow, Mosquitoes, Oh My!

The I've been hiking trail that is all new to me the past few days. Even though the mosquitoes are bad I feel like I’m no longer hiking through

Jul 15, 2019 : Bryan Walsh
Here There be Giants

Here There be Giants

Making my way through Colorado. I passed places I've hiked before and have come to trail I have never hiked before. From here all the way to the

Jul 11, 2019 : Bryan Walsh
Snow Traces, Old Faces, New Places

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

Jul 7, 2019 : Bryan Walsh
Happy Place

Happy Place

Made it to Twin Lakes. This has been one of the most beautiful sections of trail I’ve ever hiked. I’m completely enchanted by this area I find myself

Jul 2, 2019 : Bryan Walsh
Rocky Mountain Highs, and Lows

Rocky Mountain Highs, and Lows

I saw my ex-partner during this section. It’s difficult to know what’s appropriate to share. You’ve come with me this far, so here is the roller

Jun 28, 2019 : Bryan Walsh
Alternately, Alternates

Alternately, Alternates

The first section of Colorado is done. There’s still so much snow. The Continental Divide Trail is already a choose your own adventure trail. The

Jun 27, 2019 : Bryan Walsh
Where the Deer and the Antelope Roam, Part Two

Where the Deer and the Antelope Roam, Part Two

Back in Chama. Right where we left off a week ago. It seems so distant after this excursion up to Wyoming. After the Basin. Most things do. Plan is

Jun 15, 2019 : Bryan Walsh
Where the Deer and the Antelope Roam, Part One

Where the Deer and the Antelope Roam, Part One

This last section was long so I’m splitting it up into two sections. I sit in Lander wondering how best to continue. Basin is done, Wind River Range

Jun 13, 2019 : Bryan Walsh
Land of Enchantment

Land of Enchantment

New Mexico is done. The plan is set. I’m flipping up to Wyoming to let at least some of the snow melt for a week and change. The way opened pretty

Jun 3, 2019 : Bryan Walsh
When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Lemonade

When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Lemonade

The snow in Colorado is 200% more than the average snowpack for the entire state. With some parts of it up to 300% of normal, people are scattering

May 27, 2019 : Bryan Walsh