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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Introduction to a CDT Thru-hike: Prep and Training
Gecko's Overlook on Dante's Trail in the Purgatory Creek Natural Area, San Marcos, Texas. Disabled Veteran Hiking! “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are
You Might Be Hiker Trash If…
hiker trash haɪk•r træʃ noun US informal the endearing term used within the hiking community to describe a hiker or group of hikers who have acclimated to a lower standard of living....
Gear Review: Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt
The Enlightened Equipment Enigma is a popular ultralight quilt with backpackers, thru-hikers, and other weight-conscious adventurers. The Enigma has a simple, but carefully crafted design, with a
The Basics of Planning a CDT Thru-Hike
Thinking about, or planning a thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail? There’s a lot I think you should know, so for this first part, let's about timeline, navigation, alternates, information...