Ruth CT Start
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Hi! I am Ruth, or Sailor. I am aiming to finish the Colorado Trail in summer 2023 after completing the first 220 miles in 2022 and leaving trail due to health issues. I struggled with altitude-related eating issues and severe plantar fasciitis but I have a new plan to be better prepared for those this time. Off-trail, I am a professional classical singer/voice teacher, though you might not believe that if you hear me singing to ward off animals!