Chris

Hi, I'm Chris, trail name Slowride. I started hiking in 2015 because I needed a new hobby and needed to get out of a rut. I ended up really digging being outside in nature and just hiking all day and still do.

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On My Way To The CDT, I Did A Thing

On My Way To The CDT, I Did A Thing

   My First 14er   After my last post, I had an opportunity to summit my first 14er and took full advantage of it.  With my

Sep 9, 2026 : Chris
Up To The Mountains

Up To The Mountains

       Up To The Mountains, A Small CDT Adventure Awaits           Howdy! Haven't posted in a bit

Aug 10, 2026 : Chris
Halfway To Nowhere, For Now

Halfway To Nowhere, For Now

    Allergies, And More Sagebrush    After a 13 mile day across the first section of Thornburg Draw, my allergies got the best

Jun 14, 2026 : Chris
Juniper Mountain is The Highlight So Far

Juniper Mountain is The Highlight So Far

     Juniper Mountain was supposed to be a little over 7,000 ft, or so I thought.  Turns out it was way higher than was indicated

May 20, 2026 : Chris
Yampa Valley Trail

Yampa Valley Trail

        Yampa Valley Trail – The Beginning    Cloudy and warm afternoon with a slight breeze, some sun poking

May 15, 2026 : Chris
Gear For The Year

Gear For The Year

I’m Not A Gearhead, But I Have Gear    A lot of people really get into gear, and for good reason. They’re constantly using it and

May 6, 2026 : Chris
Training For My Hikes

Training For My Hikes

Training for 2026 Hiking YVT and CT Out of all the years I’ve wanted to thru hike, this is the only one where I’m actually going to do something,

Apr 27, 2026 : Chris
Howdy

Howdy

Starting Too Big Hi there, my name is Chris and I'll be doing some hiking this year on a couple of trails. The first one is the Yampa Valley Trail

Apr 20, 2026 : Chris
How The Metalhead Hiker Got Destroyed: Colorado Trail/CDT Thru Hike To Be Continued

How The Metalhead Hiker Got Destroyed: Colorado Trail/CDT Thru Hike To Be Continued

My Colorado Trail, CDT, Thru Hike Attempt

Oct 29, 2021 : Chris
Long Way To The Trail

Long Way To The Trail

Injury, wilfire smoke, setbacks and silver linings. Stalked by a mountain lion, walking near a bear and even a concert in Denver.

Aug 19, 2021 : Chris