colorado trail
The Last Miles of the Colorado Trail
Two days left. One more full day and night and then I’d be done the Colorado Trail.
Counting Down the Miles on the Colorado Trail
The day coming out of Molas Pass was beautiful. The trail stayed right at tree line, curling in and out along a ridge
The San Juans Will Break Your Heart
Colorado Trail Days 29 & 30 - Cataract Lake to Elk Park Spur Like many long-distance hikers, I’ve enjoyed backpacking through many diverse mountain ranges. The Canadian Rockies are my...
It’s All Downhill From Here, Right?
It’s all downhill from here! That’s the joke on every long trail when you reach the highest point. The high point on the Colorado Trail is towards the north end...
From the Sawatch to the San Juans
Not every mile of every trail can be the most scenic. Sometimes to get from one gorgeous mountain range to another you have to transition through forests and valleys.
Bailing Out of the West Collegiate
Colorado Trail Day 18 - North Fork Chalk Creek to St Elmo, 7 miles I had my first big Rockies thunderstorm early this morning. I was woken up around 3:30...
The Most Beautiful Days on the Colorado Trail
Day 16 - Lake Ann to Cottonwood Pass, 13.4 miles When I’m in the higher mountains I like to arrange my day so that I’m up and over a pass...
Into the Collegiate Range
Colorado Trail Day 15 - Willis Gulch Trail to Lake Ann, 15.3 miles I’m so glad I camped away from the main trail and away from the craziness of the...
From the Valley to the Lakes
A morning in Buena Vista then back to Twin Lakes for the Leadville 100.
Summiting the Highest Mountain in Colorado
Colorado Trail Day 13 - Mt Elbert to Twin Lakes, 12 miles My alarm went off at 3 am. Time to get up and climb Mount Elbert! I’d managed to...