Bloggers
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...
Everything I’m (Not) Carrying on the CDT
We're two weeks away from setting out on the Continental Divide Trail! The last month has been full of hike prep, wrapping up work, and soaking up time with loved...
10 Reasons to Not Hike the Continental Divide Trail
It feels impossible to write an introductory paragraph about a life event as monumental as this one. I've been planning my thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail for the past...
How I Describe the CDT to People
Using Pop Culture to Describe the CDT With April finally here, this is the month that I leave to start the CDT. It is hard describing to friends and family...
Flipping the Table, Hiking the Divide
It’s the last day of March, and our Ann Arbor house is cluttered with hiking gear and resupply boxes in progress. My husband Todd and I have given notice at...
Headed to the CDT: Fears, Expectations, and Blogging
I'll soon be flying out to New Mexico to walk the Continental Divide from Mexico to Canada. With hiking plans set for the summer, I'm diving into why I chose...
Continental Divide Trail Gear List: The Essentials & More
What gear should I bring on the Continental Divide Trail? A brief look into my packing list, and a comparison between the gear for the this trail and for my...
I HATE Talking About Gear: My Gear List (Not Yours)
When I say I hate talking about gear, I mean it. Preparing for a thru-hike is so fun, and dialing in your gear is so fun, but it can warrant some...
I’m scared of the CDT
Hopeful Triple Crown thru-hiker, Al Marriott aka Lookout, has some fears going into his next long-distance hiking adventure: The Continental Divide Trail.