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Day 109 – October 14
3 Highlights: • Trail angel water after 20 km • Clouds and shade—a rare gift • Spotting a comet at night with Semper Dry and Hop Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 52 km • Starting point: km 3895 • Ending point: km 3947 • Weather conditions: Mixed Reflections (Challenges, Insights, Musings): Woke up in the… Read more
Day 108 – October 13
3 Highlights: • Connecting with friends and family • Hiking a ridge above the savanna • Watching the sunset by a spring Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 32 km • Starting point: Cuba • Ending point: km 3838 • Weather conditions: Sun and clouds Reflections (Challenges, Insights, Musings): Woke up at 3:45 a.m.—great. Couldn’t fall… Read more
Day 107 – October 12
3 Highlights: • Red dirt and views of civilization among New Mexico’s rock formations • Reconnecting with friends and family • Cooking steak dinner at the hotel Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 25 km • Starting point: km 3778 • Ending point: Cuba, km 3806 • Weather conditions: Hot Reflections (Challenges, Insights, Musings): So, I… Read more
Day 106 – October 11
Highlights: 1. Waking up to stunning morning views that made the early start worthwhile. 2. Reconnecting with old friends and trail companions. 3. Practicing non-sleep deep rest meditation with Semper Dry—an unexpectedly calming moment for him. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 51 km • Starting point: km 3727 • Ending point: km 3778 • Weather… Read more
Day 105 – October 10
Highlights: 1. Shopping for Alpha Direct gear at Tumble On Outfitters. 2. Hitchhiking to Ghost Ranch with Goldie—new friends, new adventures. 3. Seeing the Northern Lights for the first time—mind-blown. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 21 km • Starting point: Ghost Ranch • Ending point: 4 km from the ranch (km 3727) • Weather conditions:… Read more
Day 104 – October 9
Highlights: 1. Celebrating Bobi’s 44th birthday over the phone. 2. Taking the old-school steam train into Chama. 3. Enjoying a much-needed Mexican dinner. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 36 km • Starting point: km 3525 • Ending point: Chama access point, km 3559 • Weather conditions: Hot Day 104 – October 9, 2024: “The Train… Read more