After the great day that was yesterday today I felt kinda…flat. Probably because the last two days had required maximum effort and probably because I wasn't eating enough. I still was not even remotely hungry but I forced down some bars for breakfast. There were not many calories in them though, so not sure how … Continue reading Colorado Trail 9 – Lead footed into Leadville
Hiking
Colorado Trail 8 – Down in Kokomo
The bus stop was just a few metres from my hotel so getting back to Copper Mountain was super easy. Gotta love public transport. I spent way too long walking around the resort, which is just lovely, and I would have loved to have stayed there last night, but the prices were a little bit … Continue reading Colorado Trail 8 – Down in Kokomo
Colorado Trail 7 – The climb out of Breckenridge will breck you
I ended up having two zeroes in Breckenridge after my stay in Alma (a zero means 0 miles walked on trail, so a rest day). The public transport options in this neck of the woods are pretty damn good so I was able to catch a free bus from Alma to Breckenridge, which saved me … Continue reading Colorado Trail 7 – The climb out of Breckenridge will breck you
Colorado Trail 6 – Sweet, sweet lemonade
4 miles to civilisation. 4 miles. Of course, it was 4 miles up! It felt like it went pretty slow, but I got there before 10am. There were more glorious views even in that short hike. I had booked accommodation in Alma, which meant I’d need to get a couple of hitches at least. The … Continue reading Colorado Trail 6 – Sweet, sweet lemonade
Colorado Trail 5 – Catch 22
It was a struggle getting up this morning. A real struggle. I normally like to be away by 7am at the latest, but I was still snug in my quilt when 7 came around. I eventually crawled out of bed and got started packing up camp. It was good timing, as just then a bull … Continue reading Colorado Trail 5 – Catch 22
Colorado Trail 4 – Come, my little friends, as we all sing a happy little walking song
It was another tough day on the CT, but man it was beautiful. Today we hit the first wilderness area on the trail, the lost creek wilderness. This meant no bikes, hikers only. Yay! This also meant the trail did not even have to pretend to accomodate bikes, so it was super steep and rocky. … Continue reading Colorado Trail 4 – Come, my little friends, as we all sing a happy little walking song
Colorado trail 3 – Takes a licking and keeps on ticking
I felt so much better this morning. Amazing what good sleep, actually eating some food and hydrating properly will do for you. I really should keep doing that. I met up with Jennifer and Liam again and walked with them for the first few miles. And the trail was actually quite lovely, it undulated gently … Continue reading Colorado trail 3 – Takes a licking and keeps on ticking
Colorado trail 2 – Heatwaves been faking me out
July 19th So my initial plan was to complete segment 1 in two days, easing into the hike and not pushing myself in the heat. Ha! Segment 2 of the CT is notorious for a long water carry (10 miles) and long exposed stretches (burn areas from fires years ago). I thought the first day … Continue reading Colorado trail 2 – Heatwaves been faking me out
Colorado trail 1 It’s so damn hot! Starting was a bad choice
July 18th 1:52 amCurrently lying in bed, wide awake at 1:52 am. I’m sure I’ll pay for this later, but I aint’nt tired. My Lyft will be here at 4am, though to be honest I’m convinced they won’t show. I have a back up plan case that happens, but it will be a massive PITA. … Continue reading Colorado trail 1 It’s so damn hot! Starting was a bad choice
Colorado trail update 2
5th August 2022 I’m currently sitting in a laundromat in Buena Visa, hoping the trail stench will wash out of my disgusting clothes. I’m almost half way in the CT. This is without a doubt the toughest thing I have ever done. The altitude and the elevation gain and loss are extreme. It’s beautiful though. … Continue reading Colorado trail update 2
Leeroy on Trek 