San Luis Loop
“To the Man on Trail”
The much awaited conclusion to the San Luis Loop saga! Burritos! Ended up finishing War and Peace last night, then had a hard time falling asleep (probably due to my...
The Most Beautiful Place in the World
AKA The One Where They Hike in the Juans... Another Resupply Woke up in the middle of the night, so looked at the stars. The Milky Way was phenomenal! Did...
Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow
I don't care what anyone else says, I LOVE the Cochetopas! Familiar Territory Woke up to rain last night or this morning, so hard to get motivated when the alarm...
The Sangres: Colorado’s Hidden Gem
Between not having cell connection the rest of my hike and moving across the continent, I never posted any updates for the rest of the San Luis Loop (oops!). Rather...
The Road Walk to End All Road Walks
The more I hike my own route, the more I’m amazed that there are trails spanning the US almost completely on public land. The southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains are...
The Land of Enchantment
New Mexico has offered it’s own challenges from the San Juans, but the solitude and beauty have been worth it. Cumbres Pass to HWY 285 Entering New Mexico Once again,...
Snowcovered Fields Forever
After our struggles in the Weminuches, conditions slowly improved on the way south... Wolf Creek to Cumbres Day 1 After resupplying from our food cache, we hiked through Wolf Creek...
Fire and Ice
The first week of our trek on the San Luis Loop has been crazy to say the least! Somehow we made it to Wolf Creek Pass without being crushed by...
Resupplying and Caching Food, San Luis Loop Style
Being flexible is an important characteristic in a thru-hiker, at least in my limited experience. Many hikers have had to utilize that trait over the past few months, and I...
My Gear List for a Self-Supported Hike on the San Luis Loop
Editor's Note: In light of the COVID crisis, The Trek is committed to following all CDC and trail organization recommendations. As trails open up and longer hikes become possible, it's...