‘Musings after a zero day in town.’ We left the Oracle Inn restaurant after dark and headed back to the … More
Category: Long Distance Hiking
AZT 3: Exhausted in Beauty
I was still in a daze when we left Patagonia. It had only been 53 miles to get there, but … More
AZT Trail Notes: Southern Terminus to Oracle
For those of you interested in the details I’ve decided to post my trail notes about the AZT. I’ll post … More
AZT 2: “But not the kind you can drink.”
Patagonia to Posta Quemada Ranch… “Yeah, but not the kind you can drink,” said the man in the Post Office, … More
AZT 1: Monument 102, from the border with friends
Our neighbor gave us a ride to Montezuma Pass, the trailhead nearest to the southern terminus of the Arizona Trail. … More
CDT 27: The Final Push
‘East Glacier, MT to Waterton, Canada’ I thought my last blog post for our final section was going to be … More
CDT 26: To Taste a Wild Blueberry
‘Benchmark to East Glacier’ We left Benchmark without a cloud in the sky. It was warm and our packs were … More
CDT 25: Vitamin J
‘Lincoln to Benchmark’ Ok, we’re tired. People ask us about the trail and our minds turn into a complete fog. … More
CDT 24: Knowing the Goodness of the Human Soul
‘Darby to Lincoln’ I turned off the news when I was seventeen years old, too much badness killing my soul—and … More
CDT 23: Blue Skies and Rainy Days with Friends
‘Leadore to Darby’ Arriving in Leadore, we chose to stay at the Leadore Inn. The New Owner, Sam, was very … More
CDT 22: Finding the Middle: Thinking About Quitting & Worrying about Finishing
There comes a point in the hike when we all start feeling the lows, the rush, the push, the fear … More
CDT 21: Still lovin’ the Montana Idaho Border
‘I-15 to Idaho-Hwy 28’ The Montana Idaho border just keeps getting better: high ridge walks, stunning views, and beautiful sunsets. … More
CDT 20: Starting the Ups & Downs of the Montana Idaho Border
‘Mack’s Inn Route to I-15’ After several days in town waiting for Neon to recover we finally headed back to … More
CDT 19: Grizzlies and Geysers
‘Hwy 26 to Yellowstone National Park’ We were exhausted when we arrived in Dubois so we decided to stay for … More
CDT 18: Finishing the Winds on the High Route
Pole Creek to Hwy 26 The storms in the Winds have been dramatic, with the most amazing sounding thunder: loud, … More