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How I Got Lost Before Even Stepping Foot on the CDT

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

Apr 13, 2024 : Mouse
Hey Stranger!|A Short Intro to CDT Hiker, Mouse

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...

Apr 13, 2024 : Mouse
Everything I’m (Not) Carrying on the CDT

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...

Apr 10, 2024 : Liz Seger
10 Reasons to Not Hike the Continental Divide Trail

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...

Apr 10, 2024 : Katie Jackson
How I Describe the CDT to People

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...

Apr 3, 2024 : Keziah
Flipping the Table, Hiking the Divide

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...

Mar 31, 2024 : Liz Seger
Headed to the CDT: Fears, Expectations, and Blogging

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...

Mar 29, 2024 : Kate Riley
Continental Divide Trail Gear List: The Essentials & More

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...

Mar 29, 2024 : Katie Jackson
I HATE Talking About Gear: My Gear List (Not Yours)

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...

Mar 24, 2024 : Madelyn Dukart
I’m scared of the CDT

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.

Mar 23, 2024 : Al Marriott