Day 51, Evolving Plans

CDT mile 724.5, Miles hiked 17 We awoke in the marshy meadow and began the morning rituals, cook our breakfast and pack up to tackle the day.  We climbed from the valley into the snow and trudged our way up to the ridge.  We stopped by a lake to grab some water before...

Day 49-50, Pagosa Springs, CO

CDT mile 707.5, miles hiked 8.7 We got up at Karla and Mark’s and took some time to work on my blog and eat Karla’s amazing biscuits and gravy.  Karla had arranged for her friend’s rafting company to take us over the pass to Pagosa in a large van....

Day 48-49, South Fork, CO

Miles hiked 0 After our heck of a time making it through the southern San Juan Mountains we decided to much-needed rest to recovery sore feet and muscles, refuel our bodies and make gear changes as we needed. We we’re so fortunate to have two of the most...

Days 42-47, The South San Juans

Day 42 CDT Mile 650.75, miles hiked 15      Day 43 CDT Mile 667.86, miles hiked 17.11 Day 44 CDT Mile 678.06, miles hiked 10.2 Day 45 CDT Mile 691.06, miles hiked 13 Day 46 CDT Mile 699.66, miles hiked 8.6 Due to the nature of this past section, I was unable to blog...

Day 40-41, Chama Days

Miles hiked 0 The weekend was a mix of pleasure and work, even out here as a thru-hiker I have responsibilities to deal with such as speaking on behalf of the CDTC and representing ALDHA-West and the various companies that support me on trail.  I spent the better part...