Continental Divide Trail

The hardest day on trail so far

The hardest day on trail so far

After a smooth start in Glacier, the CDT surprised us with a gnarly snow storm in the Bob.

Jul 2, 2024 : A girl called Pinecone
Bog or Bob Marshall? June snow storms.

Bog or Bob Marshall? June snow storms.

Mile 100 to 177, on a grizzly quest. Glacier gone not-so-wild I climb over the hiker burritos spread out over the floor as quiet as possible. Most of them are...

Jun 23, 2024 : A girl called Pinecone
The Greater Western Loop

The Greater Western Loop

Greater Western Loop I am starting my next big hike soon with my partner Not Ready. We plan to start with the Continental Divide Trail and head sobo (southbound). We’ve...

Jun 17, 2024 : Captain Planet
Don’t Make These Mistakes in the Chihuahuan Desert Like I Did

Don’t Make These Mistakes in the Chihuahuan Desert Like I Did

The first few days if a thru-hike are an absolute whirlwind. Finally, all the preparation and anticipation are culminating to this moment: the start of an epic journey across the...

May 3, 2024 : Madelyn Dukart
The next big adventure: SOBO on the Continental Divide Trail

The next big adventure: SOBO on the Continental Divide Trail

Embarking on a long hike feels like stepping into a new adventure with every stride. For me, it's not just a journey; it's a lifeline. My next adventure? Thru-hiking the...

Apr 16, 2024 : Annika Ananias
10 Reasons to Not Hike the Continental Divide Trail

10 Reasons to Not Hike the Continental Divide Trail

It feels impossible to write an introductory paragraph about a life event as monumental as this one. I've been planning my thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail for the past...

Apr 10, 2024 : Katie Jackson
I’m scared of the CDT

I’m scared of the CDT

Hopeful Triple Crown thru-hiker, Al Marriott aka Lookout, has some fears going into his next long-distance hiking adventure: The Continental Divide Trail.

Mar 23, 2024 : Al Marriott
From Teacher to Trail: My Accidental Journey to the Continental Divide Trail

From Teacher to Trail: My Accidental Journey to the Continental Divide Trail

You know how, when you're a kid, adults are always asking questions like, "What do you want to do when you grow up?" Maybe now you're the adult. Or maybe...

Jan 22, 2024 : Madelyn Dukart
Ranking the Colorado Trail Segments: 100% Subjective, Completely True

Ranking the Colorado Trail Segments: 100% Subjective, Completely True

The 486 miles between Denver and Durango on the Colorado Trail (CT) weave through six wilderness areas, eight mountain ranges, and five major river systems. The Colorado Trail Foundation calls...

Jan 3, 2024 : Katie Jackson
CDT Days 35-38: Pagosa Springs to Creede Cutoff

CDT Days 35-38: Pagosa Springs to Creede Cutoff

Day 35 16 miles We rolled out of town at 9am, catching a truck back up to Wolf Creek Pass without sticking a thumb out. Loaded down with 5 days...

Jun 16, 2022 : Madeline Gould