Charles Gutierrez

Trail Name “Boomerang” Retired Military Officer, World Traveler, Chef, and aspiring Thru Hiker. Taking the all-of-the-above approach to not growing old gracefully. Currently seeking The Fountain of Middle Age and living the quiet life in Montana. My wife and I have a small ranch and 18 horses and mules. Having completed The Appalachian Trail in June, 2024 I spent a few healing overuse injuries and am starting on The Continental Divide Trail in early August, 2024. I'll go as far as my body will take me.

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Hiking The Bob Marshall Wilderness and Coming Off the Continental Divide Trail For the Year

Hiking The Bob Marshall Wilderness and Coming Off the Continental Divide Trail For the Year

Off Trail for the Year and Finding Out About Tailor's Bunions Having been a bit lazy these last couple months I have been remiss in my final post of

Nov 26, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Finishing Glacier National Park on The Continental Divide Trail

Finishing Glacier National Park on The Continental Divide Trail

After X-rays, MRI, and a few medical appointments, I was given the good news that no surgery required on my left knee. The outstanding staff at

Sep 13, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
First Days and an Injury Delay on The Continental Divide Trail

First Days and an Injury Delay on The Continental Divide Trail

I guess bottom line up front is the best way to start this post. Back in May in New York on the Appalachian Trail something happened to my right knee

Aug 17, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
A New Chapter: Onward and Forward to the Continental Divide Trail

A New Chapter: Onward and Forward to the Continental Divide Trail

Perhaps I knew it would just be a matter of time when my body and brain felt better I would do some more hiking. I set out on the AT with the

Jul 23, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 134-150 on The Appalachian Trail

Days 134-150 on The Appalachian Trail

For Mike and Sydney B, thanks and respect! You came to me in an hour of need and helped me to the finish line.  On June 29, 2024 I reached the

Jul 4, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 121-133 on The Appalachian Trail—New Hampshire

Days 121-133 on The Appalachian Trail—New Hampshire

In like a lamb, out like a lion. It took a long time to get to New Hampshire and a little longer than expected to leave. The start and end were so

Jun 23, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 112-120 on The Appalachian Trail-Vermont

Days 112-120 on The Appalachian Trail-Vermont

The days are flying by faster and lost in the blur is my keeping my posts current. Two states more completed and I’m taking a zero to rest up and

Jun 11, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 103-111 on The Appalachian Trail—Connecticut and Massachusetts

Days 103-111 on The Appalachian Trail—Connecticut and Massachusetts

Random Thoughts The further North I go it seems the opportunity to meet other hikers on the trail seems to be diminished. In the last part of

May 27, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 93-102 on The Appalachian Trail New York & New Jersey

Days 93-102 on The Appalachian Trail New York & New Jersey

After the long bridge walk coming into New Jersey I was hoping to breeze through the miles in NJ. I’m getting accustomed to being wrong on the trail.

May 20, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez
Days 81-92 on The Appalachian Trail-Pennsylvania

Days 81-92 on The Appalachian Trail-Pennsylvania

The shoe and foot problems continue  I don’t think of it as Rocksylvania, rather it is more like the rocks of Virginia were compressed into a

May 6, 2024 : Charles Gutierrez