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My First Bear Encounter on the CT
Being Vortexed Sucks (Day 10) I woke up the next day, the tenth wake-up on this crazy trail. I had a splitting headache and my skin was on fire from
The Struggle is Real
"Is this really such a struggle?" I wondered as I hiked the next morning out of Copper Mountain. There was still frost on the ground, glittering like a thousand little snowflakes under each step, but I was warm and excited as I raced up the valley towards the mountains. Each bend in the trail held a new scene, a new wonder... I was headed to Searle Pass, and everything was awesome.
Climbing for Pizza
After such a wonderful time in Breckenridge, it was hard to get back on trail. All the more so because of the formidable challenges ahead: the
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!)
The Mountain is Burning Down!
A Mini Update Since it’s the 4th of July, most cars going by aren’t locals, and so aren’t going to pick up the dirty, smelly hikers they see on the side of the road. I can’t say I blame them. But, I was hungry, and eager for town.
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
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