Kelly Floro

Hi there! I'm Ibex, managing editor of this site. Welcome to the party. Thru-hikes: Appalachian Trail 2018 | Wonderland Trail 2019 | Colorado Trail 2020 + 2021 | Wind River High Route 2022 | Pyrenean Haute Route 2023 | Peaks of the Balkans 2024

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The Colorado Trail Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Hike the CT

The Colorado Trail Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Hike the CT

Thru-hiking the Colorado Trail is no mean feat. It's 486 miles long and traverses some of the most rugged mountains in the United States. But the

May 6, 2022 : Kelly Floro
The Colorado Trail Guide: Section by Section

The Colorado Trail Guide: Section by Section

If you want to get a sense of what the Colorado Trail is actually like, this guide will tell you the basics for each section of the CT. I've broken

Apr 29, 2022 : Kelly Floro
The Colorado Trail Guide: Essential Safety Tips for Hiking the CT

The Colorado Trail Guide: Essential Safety Tips for Hiking the CT

So, you’re hiking the Colorado Trail. You’re hyped, you're prepped, and you have a plan. That’s great! It sounds like you’re just about ready to go.

Apr 22, 2022 : Kelly Floro
The Colorado Trail Guide: Resupply and Towns on the Colorado Trail

The Colorado Trail Guide: Resupply and Towns on the Colorado Trail

So much of the planning for a thru-hike revolves around resupply and towns. Town is where everything gets complicated. How will you get there? Where

Apr 13, 2022 : Kelly Floro
The Colorado Trail Guide: Logistics

The Colorado Trail Guide: Logistics

There are many steps in the process of planning a thru-hike, some of them more enjoyable than others. Putting together your packing list and

Apr 5, 2022 : Kelly Floro
The Colorado Trail Guide: Gear List

The Colorado Trail Guide: Gear List

You've done some preliminary research on the Colorado Trail, checked out the top highlights of the CT to get sufficiently hyped for the adventure,

Mar 30, 2022 : Kelly Floro
The Colorado Trail Guide: 11 Highlights of the CT You Won’t Want to Miss

The Colorado Trail Guide: 11 Highlights of the CT You Won’t Want to Miss

Planning to hike the Colorado Trail? You're in the right place. This spring, we'll be writing about all things CT so prospective thru- and section

Mar 23, 2022 : Kelly Floro
How to Hike Every 14er on the Colorado Trail (with Guthook Miles)

How to Hike Every 14er on the Colorado Trail (with Guthook Miles)

Fifteen of Colorado's 53 14ers (summits above 14,000 feet)can be accessed directly from the Colorado Trail. If you're thru-hiking the Colorado Trail

Sep 27, 2021 : Kelly Floro
Stunning New Documentary “Why (Do I Hike)” is a Love Letter to Thru-Hiking

Stunning New Documentary “Why (Do I Hike)” is a Love Letter to Thru-Hiking

Croatian filmmaker and thru-hiker Nikola "Tesla" Horvat has released a stunning new documentary from the Colorado Trail entitled "Why (Do I Hike)."

Nov 10, 2020 : Kelly Floro
The Beer Drinker’s Guide: Best Breweries on the Colorado Trail

The Beer Drinker’s Guide: Best Breweries on the Colorado Trail

Are you a Colorado Trail hiker? Do you love beer? If so, you've come to the right place. The Colorado Trail is a beer lover's dream hike. Not only do

Oct 6, 2020 : Kelly Floro