Blue Lake – CDT 2009 | Average Hiker
I remember the Blue Lake day as a very good day. Everything felt so wild and raw that day.
San Juan Mountains – CDT 2009 | Average Hiker
Ice Cube Kinda Cold Last night in the San Juan Mountains was frigid, but I only got cold 11 times. Seriously, I’m not sure I… Read More »San Juan Mountains – CDT 2009 | Average Hiker
Chama, New Mexico – CDT 2009 | Average Hiker
Chama, New Mexico was a great trail town.
Spring in my Step – CDT 2009 | Average Hiker
I was only about 2 days from Cumbres Pass, and pretty excited about reaching Colorado.
Ghost Ranch – CDT 2009 | Average Hiker
Ghost Ranch, fellow hikers, and crazy cows, made for a good and crazy couple of days.
San Pedro Boneyard – CDT 2009 | Average Hiker
The morning after the thunderstorms was quiet. Quiet is good, but not in the middle of the forest surrounded by weird little skeletons…
AZT Update – Caught! | Average Hiker
My Feathered Friends sleeping bag had arrived, and I was not supposed to look in the box!
Better Days in Cuba – CDT – Average Hiker
Cuba, NM was a town stop that I enjoyed. Not all of the towns were memorable, but this first town where I took some down time, well, I still remember it…
Cuba New Mexico – CDT | Average Hiker
The hike into Cuba NM was tough. If hiking the CDT again, I would definitely wear pants or high gators in New Mexico.
Badlands – Continental Divide Trail – 2009| Average Hiker
I felt fortunate to see the grey wolf as I traveled across the mesa. It really was a magnificent animal.
Mount Taylor – CDT 2009 | Average Hiker
Mount Taylor was a highlight of New Mexico for me, and I was looking forward to climbing the dormant volcano.
Continental Divide Trail 2009 – Grants NM | Average Hiker
The section from Pie Town to Grants was primarily long road walks, interspersed with a crazy cow and distance wild fires.
Reunion – Continental Divide Trail | Average Hiker
Hiker reunions were always welcome in town. Hikers that had met one time greeted each other the second time like long lost friends.
Pie Town – Continental Divide Trail 2009 | Average Hiker
Pie Town was a well known stop along the Continental Divide Trail. After several days on trail just the thought of PIE was enough to quicken most hiker’s steps.
Arizona Trail Hike | Average Hiker
The Arizona Trail traverses numerous mountain ranges, and the desert ecosystems I find beautiful. I’m looking forward this hike beginning early Spring of 2020.
Sages Ravine and Race Mountain | Average Hiker
I could not have chosen a more perfect day to hike to Sages Ravine and Race Mountain!
Bear Mountain and Lions Head Day Hike | Average Hiker
Table of Contents Bear Mountain and Lions Head Bear Mountain and Lions Head are located near Salisbury, in upper Connecticut. I stomped around the car,… Read More »Bear Mountain and Lions Head Day Hike | Average Hiker
Connecticut Section Fall Hike – Hiking | Average Hiker
Connecticut Fall Hike – Day 4 I was originally hiking to Great Barrington, MA, but Sunday called for lower temperatures and downpours. My Connecticut Section… Read More »Connecticut Section Fall Hike – Hiking | Average Hiker
Connecticut Section Fall Hike | Average Hiker
Day 3 – Connecticut Section Fall Hike Day 2 had left me a little stiff, and I slowly began stretching out my stiff limbs as… Read More »Connecticut Section Fall Hike | Average Hiker
Appalachian Trail – Fall Hiking | Average Hiker
Fall Hike – Day 2 Day 1 had been a nice easy introduction to the Fall hike. Unfortunately, day 2 ended up probably being the… Read More »Appalachian Trail – Fall Hiking | Average Hiker
Appalachian Trail RR Stop | AT – Average Hiker
Hiking Report – Nuclear Lake, shooting range, Good Year Blimp – today’s hike offered a little bit of everything.
Leadville, CO | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
The final 5 miles to Tennessee Pass were beautiful, but slow, as I stopped every half mile to take a break.
Final Day | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
The final 5 miles to Tennessee Pass were beautiful, but slow, as I stopped every half mile to take a break.
Wildflowers | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Every 20 mile hike should have a gourmet burger at the end.
Gourmet Burger | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Every 20 mile hike should have a gourmet burger at the end.
Georgia Pass | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Hiking to Georgia Pass was beautiful, even in the rain.
Brown Mule | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 10th, 2019 Brown Mule I was up early, and headed across town to the “Brown Mule.” Breakfast, yesterday, had been memorable,… Read More »Brown Mule | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Lesson Learned | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 9th, 2019 Lesson Learned We slept through storms and rain all night. Jordan said he may have felt his hair rise.… Read More »Lesson Learned | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Nasty Squirrel | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 8th, 2019 Nasty Squirrel I paused when I grabbed my pole this morning. It felt weird, and I saw the reason… Read More »Nasty Squirrel | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Long Days | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 7th, 2019 Long Days We have consistently pushed close to 20 miles a day over the last two days. Mileage has… Read More »Long Days | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Hot Burn | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 6th, 2019 South Platte River The South Platte River was our goal for the morning. This large, rugged river was the… Read More »Hot Burn | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Leaving Denver | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 5th, 2019 Leaving Denver Between flights, Uber, and the desire for one last “real meal,” we left Denver a little later… Read More »Leaving Denver | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
First Day in Denver | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail – August 3rd, 2019 Pre-Trip Thunderstorms, here we come! Jordan and I are starting the Colorado Trail this coming up Monday. I’ll continue… Read More »First Day in Denver | Colorado Trail – Average Hiker
Ella’s Diner | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 11th, 2009 Ella’s Diner Where I now live, in the northeast, we would have called Ella’s a diner. I pushed… Read More »Ella’s Diner | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Reserve, NM | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 10th, 2009 Once again, nature reminded me of my place last night. My Poison Ivy drove me CRAZY! I am… Read More »Reserve, NM | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Water Sources | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 9th, 2009 Tanking Up on Water I tanked up on water before leaving Snow Lake yesterday, carrying about five liters. … Read More »Water Sources | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Golden Vistas | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 8th, 2009 Leaving Snow Lake I was up early this morning, excited about the prospect of real toilets and running… Read More »Golden Vistas | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Gila River Hiking! | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 7th, 2009 Gila River Hiking I had a good time camping with the guys last night, and was up early… Read More »Gila River Hiking! | Continental Divide Trail – Average Hiker
Colorado Trail Gear |Thru Hike & Gear Criteria – Average Hiker
My gear list for the Colorado Trail has not changed significantly. The only large piece of new gear I have is my Big Agnes Copper Spur Platinum UL2.
Middle Gila River | Average Hiker
Continental Divide Trail – May 6th, 2009 Today, I would be hiking on the Middle Gila River, and after the Lower Gila River, I wanted… Read More »Middle Gila River | Average Hiker