Heyo! My name is JT, and I'm thru-hiking the Colorado Trail this year in June and July! I'm an incoming college student with a heart for nature, environmental issues, and good town food :) I have done tons of hiking in my home state, Arkansas, including sections of our long trails here. I'm looking forward to getting outside of my comfort zone on the CT! Come adventure with me!
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Snowstorms in June?? (plus street tacos)
It's time for the first real challenge in my Colorado Trail journey... Georgia Pass. How difficult will it be in June of a high snow year? Read on to find out! (plus, Breckenridge street tacos!)
Lost Creek High Route: A Lesson in Restraint
I was itching for some above treeline adventure. The first break above treeline. I knew that it wouldn’t be too long before the trail brought me
Learning to Walk: The First Days
It’s time to get going! This article details my first days on the trail, from Denver to Lost Creek Wilderness.
Colorado Trail, Here We Go!
Let’s Get Out There! It’s time to get out on the trail. Months of planning and years of dreaming have led me to this point, and I’m
All Systems Go!
Eagle Rock Loop Shakedown Hike It’s time to hit the trail! …well kind of. This is my last shakedown before the start of my CT hike. It’s a time
GEAR!!!
My Colorado Trail 2023 Gear List Gear is the literal lifeline of a hiker in the backcountry. It keeps you warm, safe, and dry, and gives you escape
How I’m Hiking the Colorado Trail
So What's the Colorado Trail Again? The Colorado Trail is 500-ish miles of stunning scenery between Denver and Durango. While that distance may seem
Why Hike 500 Miles?
Heyo!! I'm JT, and I'm going to be hiking the Colorado Trail this summer. I'm really excited to be hiking and to share in this awesome thru-hiking