The 5th of August, I awoke early and broke camp. I hiked out a little before 5:30, Dosu, Redfish, and Hobo Max had yet to stir; Sea Legs was already gone. Continue reading “Stormy Weather part 2 Land of puds CDT mile 2119.1 to mile 2463.8 To Anaconda alternate mile 26 August 5th-22nd”
Stormy Weather (July 28th to August 4th) CDT miles 1915.2 to 2119.1)
Dubois was a nice rest stop. The morning of the 28th I awoke and gathered my things. Continue reading “Stormy Weather (July 28th to August 4th) CDT miles 1915.2 to 2119.1)”
On and On I Go! CDT miles 1462 to 1915
The 5h of July came with a scattering of the hikers. Some headed to the trail, to hotels, to meet family and to who knows where. Me? I went to Taco Bell. Continue reading “On and On I Go! CDT miles 1462 to 1915”
100 DAYS and COUNTING
The 17th of June I rested. It was a quiet day. Continue reading “100 DAYS and COUNTING”
Run Forest Run. Miles 1078.8 to 1199.3
Salida was warm and dry and most importantly snow free: I didn’t want to leave. Continue reading “Run Forest Run. Miles 1078.8 to 1199.3”
Brave the snow, retreat to town, repeat as needed (South fork to Creede to CDT Mile 1078.8)
So for the moment it almost feels like I’m on a tour of small town Colorado with a bit of hairy snow hiking and mountain climbing thrown in to spice things up. Continue reading “Brave the snow, retreat to town, repeat as needed (South fork to Creede to CDT Mile 1078.8)”
A pavilion, a cabin, and a porch or two ( Elwood pass alternate route, I left the official trail at 792.4 and have hiked 75 miles on alternate)
So Widesky and I decided to wait out the storm. The weather was actually really good in Chama but there were reports of heavy snow headed for the mountains. Continue reading “A pavilion, a cabin, and a porch or two ( Elwood pass alternate route, I left the official trail at 792.4 and have hiked 75 miles on alternate)”
Should I stay or should I go now ( CDT miles 643.3 to 792.4)
The morning of April 28th I woke up in my rented school bus, and knew it was time to hit the trail. Continue reading “Should I stay or should I go now ( CDT miles 643.3 to 792.4)”
Walk if you can crawl if you must just keep moving forward CDT Miles 424.6 to 643.9
When I arrived back at the Toaster House after posting my last blog entry another hiker had arrived. A German guy called Monster carrying a huge military surplus pack. Continue reading “Walk if you can crawl if you must just keep moving forward CDT Miles 424.6 to 643.9”
Just me and my shadow (miles 37.9 to 105 Gila River Alternate and 353 to 425 CDT)
So I spent the night at the Gila Hot Springs campground. Continue reading “Just me and my shadow (miles 37.9 to 105 Gila River Alternate and 353 to 425 CDT)”