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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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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:… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
Day 57 – August 23
3 Highlights: Daily Summary: Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings):After a night of tossing and turning, I decided to get ahead on social media updates instead of battling with my sleeping bag. A quick morning routine later, I felt somewhat human again. Granite and I hit up Safeway for resupplies, and I snagged a peach from… Read more
Day 51 – August 17: Still in Pinedale
Highlights: • Morning coffee, afternoon coffee, and pretty much all the coffee at the Pines with Granite, Scooter, and Narrator. • Catching up with family and friends (and maybe a little too much catching up with the local cuisine). • Experiencing all the weather Wyoming has to offer—sunshine, rain, and a surprise parasol-to-the-head storm. Daily… Read more
Day 50 – August 16: Pinedale
3 Highlights: 1. Hitch by Mike and entertaining conversation all the way to Pinedale 2. Cappuccino at Pine Cafe and lunch at Wrangler Cafe 3. Live music in the park with fellow hikers Daily Summary: – Distance hiked: 11 km – Starting point: Close to Green River – Ending point: Pinedale after a 45 min… Read more