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CDT Day 26: Whimsical Landscapes I Didn’t Expect

CDT Day 26: Whimsical Landscapes I Didn’t Expect

I packed up quickly and took my second-to-last sip of water that I'd saved from the night prior, then headed down towards the cow trough three miles below. It was...

Jun 9, 2025 : Kelly Rogue
CDT Days 20-22: And Then the Rains Came

CDT Days 20-22: And Then the Rains Came

Wait, it's going to rain this whole section!? This realization didn't fully hit me until I had started north out of Pie Town, and I was very excited. Thunderstorm hiking...

Jun 4, 2025 : Kelly Rogue
Ice Caves, Craters, and Snow—Oh My!

Ice Caves, Craters, and Snow—Oh My!

Leaving Pie Town was harder than expected. After days on the trail, we found ourselves in a little haven: warm beds, a kitchen to cook real meals in, and all...

May 11, 2025 : Brainstorm
My CDT Thru-Hike Begins

My CDT Thru-Hike Begins

As a thru-hiker, a lot of effort goes into planning (i.e., gear lists, resupply strategies, training hikes), but no amount of preparation can fully capture what it’s like until you’re...

Apr 16, 2025 : Brainstorm
CDT Days 1-22: New Mexico

CDT Days 1-22: New Mexico

  It all started with a flight to Tucson. My partner and I enjoyed a weekend of some of the best Mexican food the US has to offer. We indulged...

Jun 4, 2022 : Joseph Gonzalez