Jackson Mauser

My name is Jackson Mauser. I grew up backpacking all around the east coast of the United States. In 2025 I hiked the Appalachian Trail. I have a deep passion for backpacking and the outdoors in general. When I'm not backpacking I'm either in school or trying to find something to do outside.

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The Strangest Section of the Colorado Trail

The Strangest Section of the Colorado Trail

The stretch of the Colorado Trail from Monarch Pass Visitor Center toward Lake City is one of the strangest and most memorable sections of the

Aug 11, 2026 : Jackson Mauser
How Hard is the Collegiate West Actually?

How Hard is the Collegiate West Actually?

As rough as the drought was making the water situation on the Colorado Trail, my dad and I still wanted to complete the Collegiate West section of

Aug 5, 2026 : Jackson Mauser
Navigating Around Wildfires; Frisco to Twin Lakes

Navigating Around Wildfires; Frisco to Twin Lakes

The place where my dad and I stayed in Frisco, Summit Inn, was willing to hold our packs for half the day after we checked out. Because of that, we

Jul 21, 2026 : Jackson Mauser
Waterton Canyon to Frisco/Breckenridge

Waterton Canyon to Frisco/Breckenridge

Starting this thru-hike came with a lot of anticipation and excitement. There were so many things I was looking forward to, as well as many things I

Jul 13, 2026 : Jackson Mauser
How to Get From Denver to Waterton Canyon in Under $30 and 4 Hours

How to Get From Denver to Waterton Canyon in Under $30 and 4 Hours

On July 7th, my dad and I departed from Cleveland, heading to Denver with the goal of starting the Colorado Trail that same day. Our flight

Jul 8, 2026 : Jackson Mauser
Why I Chose to Hike the Colorado Trail

Why I Chose to Hike the Colorado Trail

This summer, I'm planning to hike the almost 500 mile long Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. Traveling through the Rocky Mountains, the trail is

Jul 6, 2026 : Jackson Mauser