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Tag: All 28 segments of the Colorado Trail
The Complete Colorado Trail Gear Guide
Any hike, be it a thru hike, day hike or multi-day backpacking trip requires specific gear designed for the conditions the adventurer will encounter. From the weather to the trail itself, hiking in the great outdoors tests the capabilities of the explorer mentally and physically. Choosing proper gear for the journey is paramount. Just like … Continue reading The Complete Colorado Trail Gear Guide
Colorado Trail Segment 28 of 28
We could see the parking lot now, we were almost laughing with excitement as we took our last steps and arrived at the southern terminus. We took off our packs and just deflated, as if on cue, in an emotional end to an incredible journey. Colorado Trail Segment 28 of 28 Start: Kennebec TH End: … Continue reading Colorado Trail Segment 28 of 28
Colorado Trail Segment 27 of 28
We crossed through treeline and across the open tundra where we were greeted by a spectacular array of mountain peaks and ridgelines. Back in the alpine we were. Colorado Trail Segment 27 of 28 Start: Hotel Draw Road End: Kennebec TH Distance: 20.6 miles It is not the last segment, but 27 felt as if … Continue reading Colorado Trail Segment 27 of 28
Colorado Trail Segment 26 of 28
Our pace was quick, our focus acute, we were only 53 miles away from the southern terminus of the Colorado Trail. Colorado Trail Segment 26 of 28 Start: Bolam Pass Road End: Hotel Draw Road Distance: 10.9 miles Where segment 26 might be short on mileage, it makes up with big views. Perhaps better put, … Continue reading Colorado Trail Segment 26 of 28
Colorado Trail Segment 25 of 28
There was a sense of harmony in this place. We needed to pass through it, but didn't want to disturb the energy. Peacefully we made our way across, absorbing it's beauty and leaving no trace of ourselves. Colorado Trail Segment 25 of 28 Start: Molas Pass End: Bolam Pass Road Distance: 20.9 miles After a … Continue reading Colorado Trail Segment 25 of 28
Colorado Trail Segment 24 of 28
If the avalanche debris we were finding off on the side of the road was any determination to what we were bypassing in Elk Creek, we were assured of our decision to take the detour. Colorado Trail Segment 24 of 28 Start: Stony Pass TH End: Silverton Distance: 10.8 miles Decisions. At the beginning of … Continue reading Colorado Trail Segment 24 of 28
Colorado Trail Segment 23 of 28
Traveling in the alpine region for this long was a special treat for us that we will cherish for a long time to come. Sunsets, sunrises, extreme views and starlit skies beyond imagination made for great moments and everlasting memories. Colorado Trail Segment 23 of 28 Start: Carson Saddle End: Stony Pass TH Distance: 15.9 … Continue reading Colorado Trail Segment 23 of 28
Colorado Trail Segment 22 of 28
We found an inviting saddle to camp in that would offer, not only a great sunset in the coming minutes, an incredible sunrise the next morning, but also a starlit sky that night like nothing we had ever seen before. Colorado Trail Segment 22 of 28 Start: Spring Creek Pass TH End: Carson Saddle Distance: … Continue reading Colorado Trail Segment 22 of 28
Colorado Trail Segment 21 of 28
We neared a known avalanche debris field and began a tedious game of "where is the trail" in the dark. Our headlamps allowed us to see only so far. Colorado Trail Segment 21 of 28 Start: San Luis Pass End: Spring Creek Pass TH Distance: 14.8 miles We were in the thick of the alpine … Continue reading Colorado Trail Segment 21 of 28
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