Colorado Trail…By the Numbers

Colorado Trail…By the Numbers

by | Sep 22, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals

Mile for mile, the Colorado Trail was one of my favorite high-altitude adventures. But the elevation wasn’t the only notable thing about this epic long-distance trail. As I hiked from Denver to Durango in 2024, I tried my best to keep track of many of the...
My Colorado Trail Family

My Colorado Trail Family

by | Sep 19, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals

When I began my Colorado Trail thru-hike in Waterton Canyon on July 23, 2024, I started out hiking alone. This is pretty typical of my approach to long trails. But it didn’t take long to form a trail family on this 500-mile journey. For the first few days, I...
Resupply on the Colorado Trail

Resupply on the Colorado Trail

by | Sep 4, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Hiking, Rockies

One of the biggest problems every long-distance hiker encounters on the trail is figuring out where to resupply during their hike. All the trail towns seem identical when you’re planning everything back at home. You’ve never been to any of the places. How...
Colorado Trail Itinerary

Colorado Trail Itinerary

by | Sep 2, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies

According to the Colorado Trail Foundation, approximately 500 people complete the Colorado Trail annually, and their thru-hikes average between 4 to 6 weeks. I was on the shorter end of this timeframe, with my thru-hike lasting a total of 28 days. This hiking pace...
Colorado Trail Packing List

Colorado Trail Packing List

by | Sep 1, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Gear

I thru-hiked the Colorado Trail (CT) from mid-July to mid-August. This timing put me about a week or two ahead of the main bubble of summer hikers, but far enough into the peak season to enjoy the wildflowers and snow-free miles of trail. The Colorado weather was...