Tag: #Colorado
Day 103 – October 8
Highlights: 1. Connecting with Lanski—always a solid morale boost. 2. Meeting two new hikers: Mirta from the Netherlands and Bijou. 3. Eating enough on the trail for once—look at me, all responsible and stuff. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 53 km • Starting point: km 3472 • Ending point: km 3525 • Weather conditions: Mixed—hail,… Read more
Day 102 – October 7
Highlights: 1. Coffee and conversation with Russell—alpinism, training, and books galore. 2. Catching up with friends and family—trail life meets connection. 3. Witnessing a beautiful sunset as the day wound down. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 21 km • Starting point: Wolf Creek Pass • Ending point: km 3472 • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily reflections:… Read more
Day 101 – October 6
Highlights: 1. Soaking in the hot springs of Pagosa—pure bliss. 2. Reconnecting with family and friends in town. 3. Relaxing and catching up at the hotel. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 19 km • Starting point: Km 3443 • Ending point: Wolf Creek Pass • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily reflections: “The Hitch, the Hot Springs,… Read more
Day 94 – September 29
3 Highlights: 1. Achieving serious miles 2. Hiking and chatting with Sparkle 3. Texting and staying connected with Lanski Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 48 km (51 on trail) • Starting point: SF Mesa Trailhead, km 3144 • Ending point: Junction at km 3196 • Weather conditions: Sunny with some minor rain. Daily Reflections (challenges,… Read more
Day 93 – September 28
3 Highlights: 1. Breakfast at Robin’s (omelette with way too much meat, but I kept it down!) 2. Friendly hitchhiking encounters 3. Stunning views of aspen trees Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 24 km • Starting point: Marshall Pass, km 3120 • Ending point: SG Mesa Trailhead, km 3144 • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily Reflections… Read more
Day 91 – September 26
3 Highlights: 1. Wild Flower’s kiss 3. “Why Buddhism is True” book 3. Two quick hitchhikes Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 18km • Starting point: Monarch Pass • Ending point: 1 km from Marshall Pass • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily Reflections: The night before was restless—sleep eluded me as I got lost in a 4-hour… Read more
Day 90 – September 25
3 Highlights: 1. Swimming in “hot springs” pool park 2 Time with Wild Flower 3. Sunshine and warmth Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 0 km • Starting point: Buena Vista • Ending point: Salida • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings): I woke up at 3 am, had trouble falling back asleep, and… Read more
Day 88 – September 23 (Birrdej)
3 Highlights: 1. Breakfast at Jan’s (aka: Monster Feast) 2. Friends and family sending birthday love ❤️ 3. Lanski spoiling me with food and drinks, birrdej style Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 7 km • Starting point: Trailhead • Ending point: Stream • Weather conditions: Sunny, but nights and mornings are cold Daily Reflections (challenges,… Read more
Day 83 – September 18
3 Highlights: 1. Watching the moon set over the mountains. 2. Stumbling into the famed Melanzana shop. 3. Tacos that might just change your life. Daily Summary: – Distance hiked: 12 km – Starting point: Km 2897 – Ending point: Highway Km 2909 – Weather conditions: Sunny but deceptively chilly Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings):… Read more
Day 82 – September 17
3 Highlights: 1. Bessy dancing along the trail, a sight to behold. 2. Starbucks salvation. 3. The vivid green and yellow landscapes. Daily Summary: – Distance hiked: 27 km – Starting point: Small lake on Silverthorn – Ending point: Small stream at km 2898 – Weather conditions: Sun, rain, hail, snow, and back to sun… Read more