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The Worst Night: Colorado Trail Day 4
It’s quickly getting dark. I can move in the dark - something I’m uncomfortable doing alone - or I can stay here and wait for that sketchy car to return...
High Altitude Blues: Colorado Trail Days 2-3
But if I didn’t skip these miles, I may not be able to continue at all unless I took a substantial break. I feel free, not being bound to exact miles but rather to the journey itself. This is my journey, and right now, these specific miles don’t fit.
Day 1 and Already Have a Poop Story: Colorado Trail Re-Attempt
August 12, 2023 - Day 1 (?) Day 1 dawns bright and early. I wake up filled with apprehension and what feels almost like dread. I feel tingly and I’m
Colorado Trail Re-Attempt: The Lead Up
After leaving the Colorado Trail 220 miles into in my 2022 attempt and deciding to return in August 2023, I knew I needed to make a few changes. I needed to tweak my training, change some gear, prepare better for altitude, and - most importantly - figure out how to get enough calories.
Colorado Trail: A First Attempt, a Second (Half) Attempt
I ended my 2022 Colorado Trail thru hike attempt at 220 miles. I am now returning to start where I left off in August 2023.