colorado
CDT: heartbreak and relief, good bye Colorado
I don’t get upset when no car stops. Not today though. Today I’m cold, I wanna get my chores done and head to the state border. Bye bye, Colorado. I...
CDT: San Juans, the best is yet to be hiked
Magic, the San Juans are pure magic. Within minutes, the storm unleashed itself. Hail began to fall, bouncing and skittering across the rocks like mischievous spirits. The wind picked up, sharp...
CDT: Thunder Snow – A Farewell to Colorado
The stretch of trail between Pagosa Springs and Chama feels like a microcosm of the CDT experience — grueling challenges, awe-inspiring beauty, unexpected connections, and the ever-changing moods of
CDT: The San Juans are calling!
The San Juans are calling and we answered. They demand everything we have — and then some. They test our strength with relentless climbs, rugged terrain, and trails that seem...
CDT: A Cabin, Trail Magic, and Mountain Majesty – Salida to Creede
The stretch from Salida to Creede offers a mix of exposed ridges and serene forest paths, leading us ever closer to the elusive San Juan Mountains. From the warmth of...
CDT: From Golden Aspens to the Fury of a Snowstorm – Leadville to Salida
The few days between Leadville and Buena Vista have been a whirlwind of challenges and surprises. As we battle icy winds and face tough decisions on the exposed ridges, unexpected...
CDT: In Between Mountain Goats – Winter Park to Leadville
For the section between Winter Park and Leadville, we are following the path of the mountain goats, climbing 14,000ers, traversing the Argentine Spine, and vibrant aspen groves. Colorado, you’re
CDT: A Dance with Altitude in Colorado
The CDT is an ever-changing journey, full of breathtaking highs and challenging lows. In this stretch from Steamboat Springs to Winter Park, we traverse rugged ridges, get into high altitude,...
CDT: Entering Colorado
We’re leaving the vastness of the Great Basin behind to hike into Colorado, trading dust and heat for forests, mountains, and cooler air. The shift feels transformative — from barren...
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.