Day 9, Silver City Burger Review

Miles hiked 0 The town of Silver City has always treated me well; friendly people, good food, and a welcome feeling from all the people that I have met there the past couple of years.  My zero-day included watching Sweet Potato get his hair and beard cut and the...

Day 8, Silver City Redux

CDT Mile 142.2, Miles Hiked 17.6 When my alarm sounded at 4 am I rolled over to hit snooze and then took stock of my water bag, damn it only 1.5 liters I just couldn’t help but sip away last night every time I rolled over and had parched mouth.  Tomato has been...
Day 7, We Thought We Would be Alone Out Here

Day 7, We Thought We Would be Alone Out Here

CDT mile marker 124.6 miles hiked 21 After a miserable night of sleep, constantly sliding downhill off my mat and being trapped in my bivy like a banana peel on a floor I awoke and packed.The weather was cool we are in the mountains now and we even climbed our first...
Day 6, 100 Miles and Rolling

Day 6, 100 Miles and Rolling

CDT mile 105.6 miles hiked 20 We woke in our general early fashion and met in the lobby at 6 am as agreed upon. We ate a quick hotel breakfast and set out but not before parting ways with Freefall.  It was a bit sad but I knew we would see him in a few days when we...
Day 5, Town F@&! Day

Day 5, Town F@&! Day

CDT Mile 85.8, miles hiked 11.2 I woke up to Big John calling my name, jeez it was only 4:45 and he already had his gear on and was ready to roll.  I said bye and I would catch up, Buttercup, and Sweet Potato both rolled out with me, we walked the road for miles and I...