Category: hiking
Through Colorado’s Collegiates – Salida to Breckenridge on the CDT
It was hard to leave Salida, especially with a hiker party going on at a brewery, but we got a ride back to Monarch Pass with local Trail Angel Tom and hit the trail. We made it about 9 miles down the trail logging… Continue Reading “Through Colorado’s Collegiates – Salida to Breckenridge on the CDT”
Exploring Colorful Colorado: Chama to Salida on the CDT
After four days off in Chama, Katie’s blistered feet were finally feeling good enough to walk. We were thrilled to begin our hike in Colorado. Trail Angel Ralph was nice enough to give us a ride to the trail, and we were on our… Continue Reading “Exploring Colorful Colorado: Chama to Salida on the CDT”
Endless Wide Open Spaces: Pie Town to Chama on the CDT
We left the Toaster House in Pie Town and headed out into the New Mexican abyss for another stretch of hiking towards Grants. Our bags were loaded down with extra water as we took off into the nothingness that exists in central New Mexico.… Continue Reading “Endless Wide Open Spaces: Pie Town to Chama on the CDT”
The Little Three: The Long Trail, The John Muir Trail, and The Colorado Trail
Have you ever considered a thruhike? When that phrase comes to mind, I imagine many people think of the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail both of which are over 2000 miles long and take 5ish months to hike end to end. I understand… Continue Reading “The Little Three: The Long Trail, The John Muir Trail, and The Colorado Trail”
Gear Review: Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter On both the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, our preferred method of water purification is the Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter (full size). This is what I recommend for water treatment to others and what I will continue to… Continue Reading “Gear Review: Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter”
Every Ounce Counts – The Importance of Ultralight Backpacking
Three years ago, backpacking gear made my head spin. I was totally lost as I looked over the infinite options for the precious few items I would be bringing with me on my Appalachian Trail thruhike. But over the past few years and 5000… Continue Reading “Every Ounce Counts – The Importance of Ultralight Backpacking”
Gear Review: Thermarest ProLite and NeoAir
ThermaRest ProLite and NeoAir XLite For both the Appalachian Trail (AT) and the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Sean and I used Thermarest sleeping pads without complaint. We both used the ProLite model on the AT and upgraded to the NeoAir XLite (NeoAir) for the… Continue Reading “Gear Review: Thermarest ProLite and NeoAir”
Appalachian Trail vs Pacific Crest Trail
Appalachian Trail vs Pacific Crest Trail We are frequently asked which trail is “harder” or which trail is “better” both of which are extremely difficult questions to answer. Since these trails traverse entirely different environments, the two trails actually have very little in common… Continue Reading “Appalachian Trail vs Pacific Crest Trail”
It Wasn’t a Thruhike – Thoughts from Completing the Pacific Crest Trail
It was almost exactly one year later when I found myself standing on the Pacific Crest Trail right where I had left off. Though the trail looked much the same, I had come to the trail different. I admired the mountains and trees with… Continue Reading “It Wasn’t a Thruhike – Thoughts from Completing the Pacific Crest Trail”
Gear Review: Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2 For our PCT thru-hike, we decided to go with the very popular Big Agnes (BA) Copper Spur UL2, and we were oh so happy with this decision. We both loved this tent and would highly recommend. (Don’t worry,… Continue Reading “Gear Review: Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2”
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