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Day 69 – September 4
3 Highlights: • Exploring downtown Boulder • Morning meditation on the patio, accompanied by wildlife • Another great dinner with Maja Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 0 • Starting point: Boulder • Ending point: Boulder • Weather conditions: Mostly sunny Daily Reflections: Woke up to a beautiful morning, breakfasted like a king, and then tried…
Day 68 – September 3
3 Highlights: – Morning piano session and evening guitar jam – Scenic hike with Erik over the Rockies – Meeting Maja and experiencing her fabulous hospitality Daily Summary: – Distance hiked: Zero – Starting point: Grand Lake – Ending point: Boulder – Weather conditions: Mostly sunshine Daily Reflections: Woke up at the unholy hour of…
Day 67 – September 2
3 Highlights: • Spotting an elk by the river • Stunning views before Bowen Pass • Dinner conversation with fellow hikers Summary: • Distance hiked: 40 km • Starting point: Km 2575, close to Trout Creek • Ending point: Grand Lake • Weather conditions: Mixed Daily Reflections: Woke up feeling like a popsicle, so I…
Day 66 – September 1
3 Highlights: – Breakfast by the fire with hunters: Starting the day with good stories and even better company. – Reaching Parkview Summit: Views that justify every grueling step. – Connecting with family through calls: A little piece of home, even in the wilderness. Summary: – Distance hiked: 40 km – Starting point: Cross Creek…
Day 65 – August 31
3 Highlights: – Morning banter with Captain and Not Ready: Hiker camaraderie at its finest. – Water catch and lunch with Logan: Moments of peace and rehydration. – Evening fire ring with 14 fellow hikers: Nothing beats sharing warmth and stories after a long day. Summary: – Distance hiked: 50 km – Starting point: Rabbit…
Day 64 – August 30
3 Highlights: – Meeting new hikers: Captain, Not Ready, Tag, Chef, and Paul—each with their own story. – Free hot springs in Steamboat: Because sometimes you just need a soak. – Trail magic courtesy of Dilly: A man with a heart of gold and a well-stocked fridge. Summary: – Distance hiked: 11 km – Starting…
Day 63 – August 29
3 Highlights: – Stunning views of lakes, trees, and peaks: Nature really showing off today. – Finding a well-placed privy: A rare and welcome luxury. – Listening to “Awareness” by Anthony DeMello: Mind and spirit, both refreshed. Summary: – Distance hiked: 46 km – Starting point: North Lake access point km 2428 – Ending point:…
Day 62 – August 28
3 Highlights: – Crossing into Colorado: Because state lines on foot are just better. – Trail magic with camp chairs: Luxury, thy name is a place to sit. – The company of Logan at camp: Safety—and warmth—in numbers. Summary: – Distance hiked: 50 km – Starting point: Pipeline trailhead km 2378 – Ending point: North…
Day 61 – August 27
3 Highlights: • Hitchhiking adventures: Mike from Rawlins to Saratoga, Kevin the coffee-making cop, and Patty from town to trail—each ride more interesting than the last. • Resupply success and new shoes: Because nothing beats the joy of fresh soles underfoot. • Meeting Lucy and Logan at camp: Who needs to hike the whole trail…
Day 60 – August 26
3 Highlights: Daily Summary: Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings): Woke up at 5 AM, packed up, and left Tom’s place, clad in rain gear, ready for the day. Thunderstorms were looming, but luckily, no rain hit me. Spent most of the 25+ km hike into town catching up with my parents, sister, Lanski, Bobi, and…