Day 57, Walking Through theHills

CDT mile 824.5, miles hiked 27.9 We awoke next to the highway the trucks grinding up the pass, these were not the typical nature sounds I am used to waking to. I made coffee and packed up, then the 4 of us set off for our uphill grind. I met Buttercup at the top of...
Day 56, Narnia

Day 56, Narnia

CDT mile 796, miles hiked 32 Today was like walking through a fairy tale after the past weeks of snow.  It started as we left camp and immediately saw a mother moose with two babies eating willows by the creek.  It was so cool to watch them all and we stood in awe at...

Day 55, Saying Goodbye

CDT mile 764,miles hiked 22 After many long talks, Big John decided it was best to go to Lake City and rest for a bit and then set off on his own.  He enjoys camping and taking his time and having to keep up with us is taking away from his hike.  We all walked to town...

Days 53-54, Creede, CO

Miles hiked 0 We have been enjoying our time in Creede the folks at the Mountain Views RV Resort have been wonderful to us and we have been able to yogi rides in and out-of-town easily and have really embraced our time off trail.  I honestly feel like I am car camping...

Day 52, A Slapping

CDT Mile 742, miles hiked 17.5 The CDT is a fickle gal who is not afraid to give you a good slapping any chance she gets.  Today was supposed to be an easy day, descend to a forest service road, walk a few dirt roads and then descend a gentle valley along Deep Creek....