San juans

CDT: heartbreak and relief, good bye Colorado

CDT: heartbreak and relief, good bye Colorado

I don’t get upset when no car stops. Not today though. Today I’m cold, I wanna get my chores done and head to the state border. Bye bye, Colorado. I...

Dec 20, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone
CDT: bees and the worst day on trail

CDT: bees and the worst day on trail

“Good!” the other one. I don’t know if they’re truly this cheery coming down the mudslide I’m trying to go up or if they’re just wildly amused by my appearance....

Dec 18, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone
CDT: San Juans, the best is yet to be hiked

CDT: San Juans, the best is yet to be hiked

Magic, the San Juans are pure magic. Within minutes, the storm unleashed itself. Hail began to fall, bouncing and skittering across the rocks like mischievous spirits. The wind picked up, sharp...

Dec 16, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone
CDT: The San Juans are calling!

CDT: The San Juans are calling!

The San Juans are calling and we answered. They demand everything we have — and then some. They test our strength with relentless climbs, rugged terrain, and trails that seem...

Dec 1, 2024 : Annika Ananias / "Ravenclaw"
The San Juans Will Break Your Heart

The San Juans Will Break Your Heart

Colorado Trail Days 29 & 30 - Cataract Lake to Elk Park Spur Like many long-distance hikers, I’ve enjoyed backpacking through many diverse mountain ranges. The Canadian Rockies are my...

Sep 8, 2024 : Lisa Slutsken
It’s All Downhill From Here, Right?

It’s All Downhill From Here, Right?

It’s all downhill from here! That’s the joke on every long trail when you reach the highest point. The high point on the Colorado Trail is towards the north end...

Sep 6, 2024 : Lisa Slutsken