Colorado Trail
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5 reasons why YOU should hike the Colorado Trail this year
If you know me, then you likely know that the Colorado Trail holds a special place in my heart. The unmatched views, high elevations, (relatively) reasonable grade, and wonderful trail towns make the Colorado Trail unforgettable. This wonderful trail is… Continue reading
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Summary of my Colorado Trail Thru Hike (Resupply strategy, gear, and reflections)
As I gear up to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail this upcoming May, I’ll post a lot about my planning process. As I prepare for my next adventure, I’m also taking time to reflect on my past thru-hikes and look… Continue reading
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Best Short Backpacking Trips on the Colorado Trail
It’s December. So if you’re like me, you’re already scheming up backpacking trips for next summer. If you need a little inspiration, I’ve put together this list of 5 amazing segments of the Colorado Trail that would make incredible 1… Continue reading
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Lessons Learned: 7 things I did differently on my second thru-hike
When it comes to thru-hiking, sometimes you must learn by doing. This was certainly the case for me. I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail solo during my gap year before college. Though I was already a fairly experienced backpacker for my… Continue reading
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Ranking the Colorado Trail’s 33 Segments from Worst to Best
If you’re planning a thru-hike or section hike of the Colorado Trail, you may be wondering, “which Colorado Trail segment is best?” or “what are the worst segments of the Colorado Trail?”. Lucky for you, I’ve ranked all 33 segments… Continue reading
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The Collegiate East or West: a thru-hiker’s guide to picking the best route – from someone who hiked both twice
If you are planning a thru-hike of the Colorado Trail, you’ll need to decide between the Collegiate East or Collegiate West routes through the Collegiate Range. I’ve hiked both routes twice, and I’m here to help you make that decision!… Continue reading
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