Berries are Better Than Boys: Darby to Anaconda

Berries are Better Than Boys: Darby to Anaconda

The stretch between Darby and Anaconda is notable for several reasons: First, the weather. For the first time since Colorado, nighttime temperatures plunge below freezing, and we wake to frost...

Sep 1, 2024 : Katie Jackson
CDT: The Terror of Flies – Leadore to Lima

CDT: The Terror of Flies – Leadore to Lima

On our way from Leadore to Lima, the CDT is testing us in ways we never imagined — from relentless biting flies to grueling climbs, this journey is as brutal...

Sep 1, 2024 : Annika Ananias
Back in the Saddle: CDT Days 109-122

Back in the Saddle: CDT Days 109-122

Where I left off last, I had gone home and it looked like my hike was over. Before I tell you what happened next, I want to say thank you:...

Aug 31, 2024 : Liz Seger
Hiking Naked in Yellowstone National Park

Hiking Naked in Yellowstone National Park

This morning I was surprised to wake up in the campground around 7am. I was assuming everyone was going to sleep crazy late because we went to bed just before...

Aug 31, 2024 : Peg Leg
Helena to Lincoln, Montana: A Trail Magic Journey 🪄

Helena to Lincoln, Montana: A Trail Magic Journey 🪄

Alright, so when we started walking up the highway back towards the CDT, I had a realization that I completely forgot to replace the lost bear spray. Whoops! Here’s to...

Aug 30, 2024 : Rebecca Lynn Ellis
Feral Hikers at a Fancy Dinner

Feral Hikers at a Fancy Dinner

This morning I woke up at the room around 8am. I didn’t know what was going to happen yet. Lately every time I wake up someone is sick, and we...

Aug 30, 2024 : Peg Leg
A 48 Hour Bug is Taking Hikers Down

A 48 Hour Bug is Taking Hikers Down

Last night we slept with the hotel door wide open all night long. And finally the temperature was actually comfortable! I heard people rustling around fairly early in the morning...

Aug 30, 2024 : Peg Leg
Sick Hikers Zero in Yellowstone

Sick Hikers Zero in Yellowstone

This morning I woke up at the room around 6am. It was still ungodly hot and had been all night. Luckily I didn’t wake up feeling sick though. I just...

Aug 29, 2024 : Peg Leg
The Best FarOut Comments from Leadore to Darby

The Best FarOut Comments from Leadore to Darby

In the 122 miles between Leadore and Darby, the days oscillate between blistering hot sunshine, violent thunderstorms, and an unbearable amount of smoke. I’ve been incredibly lucky with fire so...

Aug 28, 2024 : Katie Jackson
Big Sky Alt: West Yellowstone to Butte MT

Big Sky Alt: West Yellowstone to Butte MT

Goodbye Yellowstone; Hello Big Sky!      After saying goodbye to Alex, Camper and Captain we headed out on a 2.5 day trek between West Yellowstone and Big Sky. We...

Aug 28, 2024 : Rebecca Lynn Ellis