Tag: #trailmagic

  • Day 119 – October 24

    3 Highlights: • Hot springs dip mid-hike • People sharing food like we’re a charity case: fruits, bars, burgers… you name it • Seeing the cliff dwellings where Native Americans lived in the 1300s Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 26 km • Starting point: Gila 83 • Ending point: Gila 57 • Weather conditions: Hot… Read more

  • Day 109 – October 14

    3 Highlights: 1 Trail angel water after 20 km 2 Clouds and shade—a rare gift 3 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 Daily Reflections: Woke up in the middle of… 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 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