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Instagram post 2148068785965698230_16656169225 Fall is A L M O S T here in CT. I can’t wait!
Instagram post 2143946900793259986_16656169225 Storm dodging on our way home...🙂
Instagram post 2143605671698245621_16656169225 I always describe mornings in the southern Appalachians as “velvety,” with the high humidity and mild temperatures. I just love lazy southern mornings.
Instagram post 2142228497749640225_16656169225 Left out my favorite morning view...
Instagram post 2142226281882110740_16656169225 Beautiful start to the day...
Instagram post 2142195879612092861_16656169225 Early morning visitor...
Instagram post 2141856688974022651_16656169225 Visiting the southern Appalachians this weekend. Talk about a house with a view!
Instagram post 2137954357152630158_16656169225 Morning visitor...
Instagram post 2137251528670839875_16656169225 A little of everything on the AT today. There is just a tinge of fall whispering in the breeze and the leaves. Another couple of weeks and the colors should begin popping. This is my favorite season in New England. 🙂
Instagram post 2120712878626228137_16656169225 Leaving Kokomo Pass
Instagram post 2118930367256160599_16656169225 Colorado Trail Section I waited to post this one last picture from the Denver airport. I thought I would head back out to CO to wrap up the trail, but that won’t be the case. I had to come home. A little more detail will be in my blog on my website, when I get to that entry. These things happen, but it’s still a little disappointing. That’s ok though! I got to spend a week hiking with my brother, see some stunning scenery, and do what I love - backpack. I have some other hikes coming up, and I’ll definitely be back to wrap up the CO Trail. Meanwhile, New England is gorgeous in the fall, and I’ll be tromping around in these woods for a bit.
Instagram post 2111963777981720535_16656169225 Colorado Trail Day 12 I’m still in Leadville. I’ve had a couple of things come up that I had to take care of today, and I’m leaving first thing in the morning to head back up to Tennessee Pass. I’m ready to get going, and pretty antsy to be moving right now. Leadville has been a good stop. The people that live here are quite pleasant and courteous. I always enjoy the towns and people along the trails, but I’m always ready to get back out on the trails.
Instagram post 2111169954065950014_16656169225 Colorado Trail Day 11 I’m in Leadville. I arrived too late yesterday to finish everything. It took forever to get a hitch from the pass. I finally got a ride with someone dropping off other hikers. Leadville is a quaint little western town, and this weekend is the famous “Leadville 100” race. I can’t even imagine running 100 trail miles! Unfortunately, I think I got the last room in town, and if you can’t say anything nice - I’ll just stop there. The shower has hot water! I’m headed back out early in the morning.
Instagram post 2110617711415687280_16656169225 Colorado Trail Day 10 Today’s hike was short, but I started a little later this morning. The last few days were COLD. Where I’m from originally, we call this winter. Making myself get out of my 10 degree sleeping bag is the hardest part of the day. I was finally up and headed for Leadville, with the usual views and old, abandoned cookers outside of town. The hitch took me an hour, until I finally got a ride from someone dropping off hikers. I’ve done half my chores, and have eaten 5,000 calories. One of the joys of hiking 🙂
Instagram post 2110466551031593608_16656169225 Colorado Trail Day 9 Colorado had a wet spring and summer, so the wild flowers are out in force. Hiking today was stunning. Hiked up to Searle Pass and then over to Kokomo Pass, before heading down to Cataract Creek. Old bunkers in picture are from Camp Hale. There is supposedly still live ammo on the property, so signs are posted. Headed to Leadville tomorrow.
Instagram post 2109544994889446542_16656169225 Colorado Trail Day 8 Yesterday was the hardest hiking yet. We climbed straight up over 2,000 feet and then another 1,000 between two peaks. I was tired by the time I hit mile seventeen, and quite grouchy when I saw the 3 mile detour road walk through Copper Mountain Village. There was a silver lining though - a gourmet burger joint at the end of the village!! I stuffed myself and cut across the ski slopes to tuck into some trees and sleep above the din of interstate traffic. Best nights sleep yet!
Instagram post 2108494508031626250_16656169225 Colorado Trail Day 7 Rained all night and most of the day. Caught a young mule buck by surprise! Hope to dry out tomorrow.
Instagram post 2108144587206112355_16656169225 Colorado Trail Day 6 Got a shuttle out of town, and back up to Kenosha Pass. Planning for a half day and storms stopped me just short of Georgia Pass. The hike from Kenosha to Georgia was gorgeous, with tons of hikers and bikers out. Side note - had breakfast at the Brown Mule. Great breakfast! Love going early and listening to all the locals.
Instagram post 2106947444821819195_16656169225 Colorado Trail Day 5 The same creature that ate my pole handle yesterday, finished the other one last night AND stole both socks, not to be found. My hitch in was pretty quick, and about 20 miles. Jordan moved on to Breckinridge. I’ll miss him☹️
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