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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...
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...
Lotta Road, Little Trail Through a Dusty Land
This past stretch from Pie Town to Grants consisted of a lot of road walks. “Road walk” is a broad term as there are a few different kinds of roads...
Taut Tent Tips
As a weaver, I learned how to use butterfly skeins for tapestry and other handwoven processes. It is equally useful and an easy skill to learn as part of your...