Continental
Three-Month Reflection in the Winds
The need to set an alarm in the morning is no longer necessary. Every day on trail, I wake with the sun to begin my day of walking. My body...
Long Days Taking in the Enchantment of the Basin
The Great Divide Basin in Wyoming is a section of trail road that not too many hikers speak highly of. This is due to the heat, exposure, and lack of...
Restin’ in Rawlins with a Welcome Zero
Wyoming has been changing every day as I walk farther away from Colorado. The state border may be a mere line in the dirt but it builds the spirit. Mexico...
Cold Soaking: A Day in the Life
Cold soaking is the culinary art of backpacking without a stove (see also, stoveless). While most hikers choose to carry a device with which they can cook a meal with...
A Long Goodbye to Colorado, and Wyoming Looms
The first 70ish days of this journey are behind me and the only thing standing between me and Canada is another 1,000+ miles of trail. Halfway through? Not entirely sure...
Two Months Walkin’ the Continental Divide
Over two months on the Continental Divide Trail and I just seem to be hitting my stride. These legs have carried me over 1,000 miles and have become well-trained hill...
All Aboard the Colorado Trail
Good morning and welcome to the Colorado Trail section of the Continental Divide Trail. For the next 400 miles, these two wondrous trails become one to take you through the...
The Colorful Personality of Colorado
There were fires to the west and the San Juan National Forest was elevated to Stage Three fire restriction; no access. With these developments happening the day I returned to...
Trailcation in Durango: A Mental and Physical Reset
After seven zeroes in the lovely, nearly engulfed in smoke, town of Durango I am ready to get back out on that dirt path. While my shin does not feel...
A Challenging First Week in Colorful Colorado
At the border of New Mexico and Colorado there was a barbed wire fence that was bent over, touching the ground. It was easily stepped over as I passed the...