Will Harmon

My name is Will and I use he/him/his pronouns. I work as an outdoor educator during the school year and try to fill my summers with running and hiking adventures. In 2020, I plan to thru-hike the Colorado Trail as my first long trail. Between my runs and hikes, I like spending my time eating freshly baked goods, listening to good music, and writing.

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CT Part 6- To the End!

CT Part 6- To the End!

With consistently wet weather in the forecast and only 75 miles left to go, I headed out of Silverton for my last few days on the trail. Day 25-

Aug 7, 2020 : Will Harmon
CT Part 5- Short and Long Days

CT Part 5- Short and Long Days

With just 150 miles left in the trail, we took a slightly unusual approach in our mileage between Spring Creek Pass and Molas Pass. Day 21- To the

Aug 3, 2020 : Will Harmon
CT Part 4- Over San Luis

CT Part 4- Over San Luis

After a zero day in Salida to eat good food and celebrate my birthday, I went back out on the trail for a final push toward Oleo Ranch, my

Aug 3, 2020 : Will Harmon
CT Part 3- Over The West and Through The Woods

CT Part 3- Over The West and Through The Woods

After the long, flattish walk around the lake near Twin Lakes, my hike quickly turned vertical as I entered the Collegiate West (CW). I had

Jul 16, 2020 : Will Harmon
CT Part 2- The Long Trail To Elbert

CT Part 2- The Long Trail To Elbert

My first town day felt fairly refreshing and exciting, but getting back out on trail also felt equally exciting. Day 6- Through Copper My

Jul 14, 2020 : Will Harmon
CT Part 1- Into Breck

CT Part 1- Into Breck

I'm sitting in Breckenridge eating fresh-baked goods (ordered wearing a mask, of course) and feeling fortunate to not be out in the afternoon

Jul 14, 2020 : Will Harmon
Continuing with the Colorado Trail

Continuing with the Colorado Trail

My relationship with the Colorado Trail over the past few months has been very off-and-on. I first considered the trail last year and delved deeper

Jun 21, 2020 : Will Harmon
Self-Quarantine Colorado Trail Preparations

Self-Quarantine Colorado Trail Preparations

If you aren't already on a trail, then you are likely at home with either canceled work or social plans, as in my case. While my work is still going

Mar 16, 2020 : Will Harmon
Reason for the Season (of Hiking), or Why I’m Hiking the Colorado Trail

Reason for the Season (of Hiking), or Why I’m Hiking the Colorado Trail

My reasons for choosing to hike the Colorado Trail in 2020.

Dec 23, 2019 : Will Harmon
My Ideas for On-Trail Recovery Tools

My Ideas for On-Trail Recovery Tools

My thoughts, as a long-distance runner, on the best available recovery tools to carry on-trail.

Dec 18, 2019 : Will Harmon