225 Results for "colorado trail"

Abrupt Transition to Colorado (End of May)

Abrupt Transition to Colorado (End of May)

Several state forests in New Mexico closed to all traffic in late May, as a precautionary effort to manage wildfire danger.  Ongoing wildfires in New Mexico left few resources for...

Jun 22, 2022 : Katie Eckman
CDT Days 18-22: Trail Closures and Becoming a Thru-hiker

CDT Days 18-22: Trail Closures and Becoming a Thru-hiker

Day 18  Zero Day in Pie Town  Shadowhawk talks with local author, Uncle River, while sorting his resupply at the Toaster House.   Day 19 25 miles It was hard...

May 26, 2022 : Madeline Gould
Here We Go Again: Hiking from Mexico to Canada on the Continental Divide Trail

Here We Go Again: Hiking from Mexico to Canada on the Continental Divide Trail

After hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2020, and some time back in normal life, I decided to hike the Continental Divide Trail in 2022!

Feb 23, 2022 : Kinsleigh Sawatsky
CDT Thru-Hike Week 7. Indian Peak Wilderness Colorado

CDT Thru-Hike Week 7. Indian Peak Wilderness Colorado

Blow-Downs Blow. Devils thumb and the hike up to it were great. Nice tread, amazing views, and friendly hikers. But coming down into the blow-downs before Grand Lake sucked. The...

Jul 27, 2021 : Sleepin Bear
Pre Hike Jitters, First Week On Trail…Dude, Where’s My Truck?

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...

Jun 5, 2021 : Chris
Meet the Trail Correspondents: Season 3

Meet the Trail Correspondents: Season 3

Thru-hiking season is officially upon us. And for listeners of The Trek's podcasts, you know what that means. We're continuing onto season 3 of Trail Correspondents with an all-star team...

May 27, 2021 : Jacob Deutsch
The Best Time of Year to Hike These 23 Popular Long Trails

The Best Time of Year to Hike These 23 Popular Long Trails

Choosing when to start a trail can make or break your thru-hike. Luckily, we’ve done the research for you on the best time to start your hike.

May 19, 2021 : Eloise Robbins
My Goals While on Trail in 2021 – More Than Just Making Miles

My Goals While on Trail in 2021 – More Than Just Making Miles

Read about some of the personal goals I have while on trail in 2021. Goals can be so much more than just making the needed miles.

Jan 25, 2021 : Jeff Podmayer
Which Triple Crown Trail is Right For You? Choosing Between the AT, PCT, and CDT

Which Triple Crown Trail is Right For You? Choosing Between the AT, PCT, and CDT

At almost 8,000 miles, the Triple Crown trails of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail are some of the best hiking in the world. No matter...

Nov 4, 2020 : Eloise Robbins
Climbing for a Cause: Brittney Woodrum on her Goal to Summit the Colorado 14ers Carrying a ShelterBox

Climbing for a Cause: Brittney Woodrum on her Goal to Summit the Colorado 14ers Carrying a ShelterBox

Climbing Colorado’s 58 Fourteeners is a rite of passage for every aspiring mountaineer. Towering over 14,000 feet, these mountains rank as some of the tallest and most challenging in North...

Jun 5, 2020 : The Editors