Colorado Trail Gear List
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 […]
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Guide to Backpacking Water Treatment
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. […]
7 Tips for Female Backpackers
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 […]
Colorado Trail Example Timeline
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 […]
Piney Lake Backpacking
Upper Piney LakeLength: 7 miles (one way)Start elevation: 9,340 ftEnd elevation: 11,100 ftElevation gain: 1,700 ft FeaturesThe trail starts with an easy 3 mile hike to a waterfall. The falls are a popular […]
Eagles Nest Wilderness
Eagles Nest Wilderness The Eagles Nest Wilderness holds great backpacking near Vail, Colorado. Experience beautiful views of the vail mountain landscape in this part of the White River National Forest. […]
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