CDT2024 – Ghost Ranch to Cumbres Pass and Chama

 The last race, from Ghost Ranch to Cumbres Pass and The End.   Pic heavy post – I’m not offended if you just scroll through the image gallery.   Day 1 – Back to the CDT At least for my exorbitant, non-airconditioned hotel … room(?), I got free breakfast.   Sat with an old hippy lady from…

CDT2024 – Cuba to Ghost Ranch

Day 1 – escape from Cuba Since I had texted Girly Girl the picture I took of her and the others, we were in each other’s phones.   First thing in the morning I get a beep that she and Switchblade were heading to the diner for breakfast. I was in no hurry to leave, I…

CDT2024 – Grants to Cuba

I continue my trek along the CDT, from Grants to Cuba, NM.   This is part of a 260 mile jaunt to finish up the state of NM.Last time I was here, the section from Grants up to Chama was closed due to forest fires in 3 different National Forests. Day 0 – God created Arrakis…

Pemigewasset Wilderness 2023

I spent 3 days in the Pemi in late October.   Highly recommended, but you have to like mud, wet feet, and sub-freezing temps.   As a bonus, you have the whole Wilderness to yourself.  For Pemi fans, this post will be similar to the other ones.   Why do I go back?   Because its a Wilderness, and…

SoCal 2023 – PCT Trail Magic

I spent 8 days in southern California, in the San Diego area.  First I did some Trail Angel volunteering, then I drove around doing Trail Magic and hit some choice spots on the PCT.   The flights were terrible, because nothing flies from Providence direct.  I wrapped my pack in plastic wrap like before, and it…