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…
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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…