Bloggers
New Trail, New Blogger, But the Same Patchwork
Cześć, I'm Kamila Kielar, on the trails better known as Patchwork. If you ended up here probably you are curious about the CDT, my chosen trail for thru-hiking in 2023....
The Power Of The Mind
The problem, is that it might not go away. Instead, you learn how to manage it. Eventually you learn how strong you really are.
CDT Days 84-99: Northern Montana
Johnson Lake to Helena The Northern Montana section of the CDT began with a 1,200 ft. climb on day 84. It brought us to Warren Lake, which for my money,...
CDT Conclusions
My hike on the CDT was not what I expected or even what I would have chosen for myself, had I the power to arrange all events and hiking conditions. ...
CDT Days 71-83: Idaho and Southern Montana
Idaho Border to Lima I woke on day 71 along the Mack's Inn Alternate, which would take me through the community of Island Park instead of West Yellowstone. The walk...
Wyoming: Final Days and Final Thrill on the CDT (July)
Starting in Wyoming, I spent an increasing amount of each day imagining leaving the CDT, departing from my original plan to thru hike the trail in one season. Though I...
Wyoming: Wind River Range (July 17-19)
July 17. After a good break in the town of Lander, I started back on the CDT again this morning. This next section of trail would pass through the Wind...
Wyoming: Great Divide Basin (July 13-16)
July 13. I woke early this morning, eager to start hiking under the big open sky in the coolest part of the day. Outside the tent, the moon was setting...
Reaching Wyoming (early July)
July 4. Everything- tent, backpack, grass- was soaked with a heavy dew this morning. That came as a surprise, especially following an evening that was so hot and dry, I...
Final Days in Colorado
June 26. This morning I hiked by the reservoir and up to Junco Lake Trailhead, returning to the CDT there. A volunteer trail crew was gathered in the Junco Lake...