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CDT: heartbreak and relief, good bye 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...

Dec 20, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone
CDT: San Juans, the best is yet to be hiked

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...

Dec 16, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone
CDT: Thunder Snow – A Farewell to Colorado

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

Dec 2, 2024 : Annika Ananias / "Ravenclaw"
CDT: The San Juans are calling!

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...

Dec 1, 2024 : Annika Ananias / "Ravenclaw"
CDT: A Cabin, Trail Magic, and Mountain Majesty – Salida to Creede

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...

Nov 30, 2024 : Annika Ananias / "Ravenclaw"
CDT: From Golden Aspens to the Fury of a Snowstorm – Leadville to Salida

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...

Nov 26, 2024 : Annika Ananias / "Ravenclaw"
CDT: In Between Mountain Goats – Winter Park to Leadville

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

Nov 22, 2024 : Annika Ananias / "Ravenclaw"
CDT: A Dance with Altitude in Colorado

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,...

Nov 21, 2024 : Annika Ananias / "Ravenclaw"
CDT: Entering Colorado

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...

Nov 20, 2024 : Annika Ananias / "Ravenclaw"
The Last Miles of the 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.

Sep 13, 2024 : Lisa Slutsken