great divide trail

Hiking the CDT + GDT: Am I Thru-Hiking to Seek Out Pain?

Hiking the CDT + GDT: Am I Thru-Hiking to Seek Out Pain?

A challenge does not have to be a struggle. The struggle comes from the resisting. Accept the situation, and it will pass.

Apr 20, 2025 : jessica "stitches" guo
How I Prepared to Link Up the CDT + GDT: 3,700 Miles on the Divide

How I Prepared to Link Up the CDT + GDT: 3,700 Miles on the Divide

It seems there are many who have toyed with this idea, but ultimately given it up. Constraints with seasonal timing make a northbound attempt the most reasonable direction, but coordinating...

Apr 13, 2025 : jessica "stitches" guo
A Timeline: Leaving a Corporate Career to Pursue a Life Outdoors

A Timeline: Leaving a Corporate Career to Pursue a Life Outdoors

Here’s the thing: I don’t want to tell you about hiking. Writing about hiking itself is boring. The PCT being my first thru hike, I did try this—that year in...

Apr 6, 2025 : jessica "stitches" guo
Countdown to the Great Divide Trail

Countdown to the Great Divide Trail

Last weekend marked the four week mark until I embark on thru hike of the Great Divide Trail (GDT) Like so many segments of society, COVID has thrown the thru-hiker...

Jun 4, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Sections F and G of the Great Divide Trail

Sections F and G of the Great Divide Trail

Wrapping up with Sections F and G of the Great Divide Trail (GDT). Check out the previous article on section E here.  Knock on wood, the next time I’ll be...

May 9, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Section E of the Great Divide Trail

Section E of the Great Divide Trail

This is part five in a series of postings on the sections of the Great Divide Trail (Section E of the Great Divide Trail). The other articles can be found...

Feb 26, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Resupply on the Great Divide Trail

Resupply on the Great Divide Trail

As mentioned in my previous articles concerning permits, advanced planning is an important part of the character of the trail. It’s hard to “wing” it and that includes resupply on...

Feb 18, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Section D of the Great Divide Trail

Section D of the Great Divide Trail

This is part four in a series of postings on the sections of the Great Divide Trail (Section D of the Great Divide Trail). The other articles can be found...

Feb 13, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Section C of the Great Divide Trail

Section C of the Great Divide Trail

This is the third article in a series covering Section C of the Great Divide Trail (GDT). For Sections A and B, please see my posts here and here. Sublime Hiking...

Feb 5, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Section B of the Great Divide Trail

Section B of the Great Divide Trail

This is the second in a series covering various sections of the Great Divide Trail (GDT). Section B of the Great Divide Trail; for Section A, please see my post...

Jan 26, 2020 : Kelly McDonald