
I'm a passionate hiker and educator based in the Pacific Northwest. I started thru-hiking to help me battle mental illness and prove to myself just how amazing I am. Over the last few years I've section hiked about 40% of the Pacific Crest Trail, countless other trails up and down the West Coast, parts of the Appalachian trail and Te Araroa on the south island of New Zealand.
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The Most Beautiful Days on the Colorado Trail
Day 16 - Lake Ann to Cottonwood Pass, 13.4 miles When I’m in the higher mountains I like to arrange my day so that I’m up and over a pass first
Into the Collegiate Range
Colorado Trail Day 15 - Willis Gulch Trail to Lake Ann, 15.3 miles I’m so glad I camped away from the main trail and away from the craziness of the
From the Valley to the Lakes
A morning in Buena Vista then back to Twin Lakes for the Leadville 100.
Summiting the Highest Mountain in Colorado
Colorado Trail Day 13 - Mt Elbert to Twin Lakes, 12 miles My alarm went off at 3 am. Time to get up and climb Mount Elbert! I’d managed to get close
Through the Wilderness
Colorado Trail Day 11 - No Name Creek to Rock Creek, 17.1 miles I wanted to try and make some miles today, as I had been thinking about trying to
A Cushy Cabin and Marmot-Filled Meadows
Colorado Trail Day 9 - Copper Mountain Resort to Janet’s Cabin, 6.6 miles I decided not to rush my last morning in Breckenridge. I slept until about
Slack-Packing Over the Tenmile Range
Day 8 - Copper Mountain Resort to Breckenridge, 15.8 miles The trail chatter the past couple days was all about who was going to slack-pack the next
Town Day in Breckenridge
Town day! After a full six days on trail I was ready to reach Breckenridge for a shower, laundry and town food.
Two Perfect Days on the Colorado Trail
The past couple days had all the best elements - good weather, animal sightings, great views and trail magic.
Up and Over 10,000’ on the Colorado Trail
Today felt like a make-it or break-it kind of day. Almost the entire day was uphill, steadily gaining over 3,500 feet of elevation.