Colorado

Reverence Moments and Inspiration

Reverence Moments and Inspiration

Sunset lights up the sunflowers Have you ever had those moments of spine tingling awe ? My friend and trail angel, Caroline, calls those “reverence moments.” They stir something deep...

Jul 12, 2025 : MaryBeth S
Reverence Moments and Inspiration

Reverence Moments and Inspiration

Sunset lights up the sunflowers Have you ever had those moments of spine tingling awe ? My friend and trail angel, Caroline, calls those “reverence moments.” They stir something deep...

Jul 12, 2025 : MaryBeth S
On the Colorado Trail It’s the Climb, yeah

On the Colorado Trail It’s the Climb, yeah

It took me 4 years and a long climb to the start of my Thru Hike of the Colorado Trail. Finally arrived at Waterton on the 24th of June.It’s like...

Jun 27, 2025 : Jim Feher
Who Is…P.P.?

Who Is…P.P.?

DAzE? YEAH! That’s me! My name is, Anessa. BDA (Before DAzE Anessa) Or you might know me as DAzE -- Whether you do or don’t, there's a good chance you're...

Jun 13, 2025 : DAzE
Snakesylvania/Big Sis to the Rescue (ECT Day 154)

Snakesylvania/Big Sis to the Rescue (ECT Day 154)

I really can't express just how much it meant to me to see her at this critical time. Truthfully, I would probably have wallowed in a little self pity about...

Jun 7, 2025 : Steve Hoekwater
How Could You NOT Know About THIS Trail?

How Could You NOT Know About THIS Trail?

Beautiful Sunrise and Mountain Goats on Georgia Pass along the CT in July of 2024 In late May of 2024, I set off to hike Segment 1 of the Colorado...

Jun 5, 2025 : DAzE
CDT: heartbreak and relief, good bye Colorado

CDT: heartbreak and relief, good bye Colorado

I don’t get upset when no car stops. Not today though. Today I’m cold, I wanna get my chores done and head to the state border. Bye bye, Colorado. I...

Dec 20, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone
CDT: bees and the worst day on trail

CDT: bees and the worst day on trail

“Good!” the other one. I don’t know if they’re truly this cheery coming down the mudslide I’m trying to go up or if they’re just wildly amused by my appearance....

Dec 18, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone
CDT: San Juans, the best is yet to be hiked

CDT: San Juans, the best is yet to be hiked

Magic, the San Juans are pure magic. Within minutes, the storm unleashed itself. Hail began to fall, bouncing and skittering across the rocks like mischievous spirits. The wind picked up, sharp...

Dec 16, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone
Having a Silly Day on Trail

Having a Silly Day on Trail

This morning we woke up fairly early. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t windy out anymore. Instead, the weather was basically perfect. We packed up camp and then got...

Dec 12, 2024 : Peg Leg