Colorado Trail Gear ListIntroductionThis is an example gear list for thru-hiking the Colorado Trail. I used these items hiking Southbound early in the 2017 season. Gear that works for one person may not be the best for another. Hike your own hike and enjoy the outdoors. Most of the weight was taken up by the […]
Water TreatmentIt would be impossible to carry all of the water needed for hiking. A water purification system is necessary to filter water from streams and lakes along the way. Water is heavy, so it is necessary to balance safety with weight. 1 liter of water = 2.2 pounds Each type of water purification has […]
At first you might think that as a woman there are many more things to worry about while thru-hiking than a man might have to think about. This might be true for some, but there is nothing that should keep you from hiking! Below are seven tips for dealing with woman-specific challenges you might encounter […]
Early Season Timeline Start Day: June 20th Finish Day: July 24th Total Days: 35 Average Pace: 14.7 miles per day Zero Days: 2 Days Camped Alone: 7 Bear Sightings: 0 Trail Notes Mile 17 – South Platte River Trailhead Tuesday, June 20th We decided to start our hike on June 20th starting from Waterton […]