CDT
Balance
Finding the balance between sight-seeing and making trail miles. Managing the disparate needs on trail All of life is about balance. Trail life is no different, even though the things...
Packing my Fears: Gear Updates for the CDT
Sunny days, cold nights, wildlife, and limited trail towns are just a few fears I’ll be packing to experience along the CDT. In this blog, I’ll be discussing the updates...
The next big adventure: SOBO on the Continental Divide Trail
Embarking on a long hike feels like stepping into a new adventure with every stride. For me, it's not just a journey; it's a lifeline. My next adventure? Thru-hiking the...
How I Got Lost Before Even Stepping Foot on the CDT
Before conquering the deserts, mountains, and prairies of the Continental Divide Trail, hikers must face the equally challenging obstacle of organizing and planning their thru hike and my
Hey Stranger!|A Short Intro to CDT Hiker, Mouse
Mouse in Oregon on the PCT circa 2018 Hello Stranger! My name is Mouse and I’m attempting to thru hike the Continental Divide Trail this year. I’d love for you...
Grants, NM to The Southern Terminus – Cacti & Carcasses
Day 117 We had a paved road walk out of Grants which is hard on the joints but relatively easy miles. A big black noisy truck slowed down next to...
South Fork, CO to Grants, NM – Warning: Frozen Nutella Will Break Your Spoon
Day 100 As we sat outside the Dollar General, packing our resupply into our backpacks, we watched a bald eagle flying above us. Our walk out of town started on...
Steamboat Springs, CO to Leadville, CO – Learning to Embrace the Adventurous Charm of the CDT
Day 78 Paula and John gave us a ride back up to the trail. We ran into cow pie, field trip, goose, and one track today. We climbed up for...
Lander, WY to Steamboat Springs, CO – The Adventures of Lil Red
Day 64 We got a 2 part hitch out of town with Walk It Off. One vehicle got us about 1/3 of the way back to the trail, but they...
Dubois, WY to Lander, WY – This is Why I am Here
Day 54 Pretty much a zero… we hitched out of town after one last dinner in town and got to the trailhead at the same time as Snake Eyes and...