This is the thumbnail for episode one of my CDT thru-hike series [Quick note - some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I earn a tiny …
This is the thumbnail for episode one of my CDT thru-hike series [Quick note - some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I earn a tiny …
Nature subtly reminds me to stay focused Thru-hiking the CDT was a solitary journey in that I did it with my own legs and without a hiking partner; however, I didn’t …
Almost there! Waterton Lake, one day before the finish I woke up early at Flattop Campsite. It was still dark, but fortunately it wasn’t raining. I wasn’t sure exactly how far …
Day miles: 3.8 (3.8 miles to wrap up my thru-hike, though I hiked 25 to get to my campsite for the night) Trip miles: 2581.5 It is impossible to predict the feelings …
Day 121 - The Steamer in the Snow Day miles: 14.2 Trip miles: 2507.5 I packed up quickly in the morning at Looking Glass hostel. I had a buffet to attend to. I saw …
Day 117 - The Horse Tragedy Day miles: 27.6 Trip miles: 2422.8 Despite the storms of last night, the morning was clear and not too cold. My tent was actually mostly dry as …
Day 112 - Meeting Matt Damon Day miles: 29.6 Trip miles: 2307 I had only acquired 2 days of food in Helena. Today I would pass by an outfitter (“Dave’s High Divide”) just …
Day 108 - Escaping Anaconda Day miles: 26.9 Trip miles: 2205 I could have slept forever in my quiet bunk. Having a whole bunk room to myself was pretty amazing. I slowly got …
Day 104 - The Fountain of Youth Day miles: 29.9 Trip miles: 2118.1 I tried to get going early today, but still ended up starting close to 7AM. My tent was nice and …
Day 100 - Pickle Guns Day miles: 30 Trip miles: 2017 I love dry campsites. There’s nothing quite like waking up to a perfectly dry tent. If you’re not much of a backpacker, …