Creede Colorado | Average Hiker

April 30, 2020 8:02 pm

I enjoyed my days in Pagosa Springs, but was ready to return to the trail. Snow made the mountains impassable, so I headed for Creede Colorado.

Banded Peak Ranch - CDT 2009 | Average Hiker

April 20, 2020 7:59 pm

Banded Peak Ranch was the end of what ended up being a very long few days in the San Juans. Although beautiful, that section left me tired and battered.

Saved by the Elk! - CDT 2009 | Average Hiker

April 8, 2020 7:13 pm

The San Juan Mountains would not let me leave without providing a little blood, but the Elk would provide the way out.

Blue Lake - CDT 2009 | Average Hiker

February 21, 2020 7:55 pm

I remember the Blue Lake day as a very good day. Everything felt so wild and raw that day.

Continental Divide Trail 2009 - Zuni-Acoma | Average Hiker

December 31, 2019 7:00 am

The section from Pie Town to Grants was primarily long road walks, interspersed with a crazy cow and distance wild fires.