Bloggers
Pre Hike Jitters, First Week On Trail…Dude, Where’s My Truck?
Pre Hike Jitters I told myself I would be on my hike by now, but I am not. I have been hiking, packing, and re-packing my gear in my two...
Continental Divide Trail Thru-hike Week 1. The bootheel of New Mexico.
Choose Your Own Adventure Day 1 After a plane and a bus ride, I had arrived in Lordsburg, NM. The Econo Lodge hotel had a shuttle to the to the...
A Whole Lotta’ Nothing- And Some Pie
A stretch of less interesting terrain and road walking has our spirits down. Thankfully, eclectic towns and the kindness of strangers are keeping us optimistic!
Gila We Go!
The Gila River section of the CDT did not disappoint! Although the continuous river crossings make for slower miles....The towering canyon walls, fresh water and hot springs made it worthwhile....
Thru-Hike Preperation, Changing Plans
How I'm preparing for my thru hike.
Swept Away by the CDT
This overview of my first four days on the CDT covers the complications the desert presents, as well as the support provided by the communities and other hikers.
A Gear Gander for the CDT
A detailed overview of the gear I will be carrying on the CDT
CDT: How Did It Come to This?
After I finished the AT in 2018, I knew I would want to do another thru-hike at some point. Of the trails I was considering, the CDT was probably 3rd...
10 Ways I’m (Emotionally) Preparing For The CDT
First, thank you to the trees back East where I grew up. Thank you to the lakes, the loons, and the cold winters of my teenage years further North. Thank...
Hiker Intro: How I Became a Metalhead Hiker and Why I’m Hiking The Colorado Trail/CDT
How I became a hiker and used this hobby to turn my life around. Why hard rock and heavy metal music had an influence on my life and mentality towards...