My name is Coleton, and I will be attempting my first ever thru hike on the Colorado Trail in July 2026. Outside of hiking, I am a pilot, zipline/ropes course instructor, and enjoy solving Rubik's Cubes and playing video games!
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The Colorado Trail: Days 10-16
Day 10: Miles 176.0-182.3, CW 0-5.3 Alright, back on trail! Had a late start this morning as we grabbed breakfast at the lodge
The Colorado Trail: Days 5-9
Day 5: Miles 54.3-71.0 The hiking today was generally pretty uneventful. There were some gorgeous views as we climbed up and
The Colorado Trail: Days 1-4
Day 1: Miles 0-16.2 It's actually time! After so much planning, waiting, stress, nerves, and excitement, I am taking my first
The Colorado Trail: Week 0
Final Preparations I am now one week out from stepping foot on my first ever thru hike. After 9 months of research, preparation,



