Day 14, Middle Fork of the Gila

May 8, 2016 | New Mexico

CDT mile 215, miles hiked 26 When I set off this morning my only intention was to have some quiet time to myself.  I am actually in a good pattern of waking early and getting out first.  This allows me to have some nice quiet time to enjoy the sounds of nature, and...

Day 13, Gila Cliff Dwellings

May 7, 2016 | New Mexico, Uncategorized

Miles hiked 1.5 Sweet Potato and Freefall had arrived the night before late.  We told them we planned to hike out in the morning to see the cliff dwellings and then camp at Jordan hot springs. When we awoke I started packing up and looked over to see Buttercup hardly...

Day 12, Doc Campbell’s and Hot Springs

May 3, 2016 | New Mexico

CDT mile 189.0 miles hiked 8.5 Bandit, Buttercup and I slept in a wee bit this morning and awoke at 6 am.  We all lounged in our bags, made coffee and oatmeal and waited for the sun to rise before we had to cross the river 28 more times before making it to Doc...
Day 11, Hello Gila

Day 11, Hello Gila

May 2, 2016 | New Mexico

I awoke at 5 am, made coffee, packed up and decided to head out a bit early so I could be by myself for a bit.  I walked by where the others were camped I saw a headlamp and Greg in Wild had his tent lights on.  So I figured everyone was getting ready to go too. I...
Day 10, Sluggish out of Silver City

Day 10, Sluggish out of Silver City

May 1, 2016 | New Mexico

CDT mile 160.5 miles hiked 17.5 Town is always a vortex and pulling one’s self away from the comforts of fresh food, beer, a soft bed, flush toilet, etc…is never easy to do. We all regrouped at Nancy’s Cafe in the morning for a hearty breakfast...

Day 9, Silver City Burger Review

Apr 30, 2016 | New Mexico, Uncategorized

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...