Salida

CDT: A Cabin, Trail Magic, and Mountain Majesty – Salida to Creede

CDT: A Cabin, Trail Magic, and Mountain Majesty – Salida to Creede

The stretch from Salida to Creede offers a mix of exposed ridges and serene forest paths, leading us ever closer to the elusive San Juan Mountains. From the warmth of...

Nov 30, 2024 : Annika Ananias / "Ravenclaw"
CDT: From Golden Aspens to the Fury of a Snowstorm – Leadville to Salida

CDT: From Golden Aspens to the Fury of a Snowstorm – Leadville to Salida

The few days between Leadville and Buena Vista have been a whirlwind of challenges and surprises. As we battle icy winds and face tough decisions on the exposed ridges, unexpected...

Nov 26, 2024 : Annika Ananias / "Ravenclaw"
We Done Did It

We Done Did It

We finished the Colorado Trail yesterday! 487 miles in 21 days. After leaving Lake City we had one tough day with a bunch of climbs and then a few days...

Sep 29, 2021 : Ellie B.
The Colorful Personality of Colorado

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...

Jun 20, 2018 : Brian Cornell