CDT9 – 158 – Silver City

I left my hotel in Lordsburg at about quarter after six, decadenly late, en route to Silver City.  I got to stroll through the other side of Lordsburg on the way out on a four-mile roadwalk. I think Lordsburg is one economic downturn away from going full Mad Max.  It’s sad.  So much potential, wasted. …

Smokebeard’s guide to the I-180 road walk to Silver City

Youre eager to get to Silver City.  But before we begin, it sucks. Let’s just get that out of the way. It’s a 13 mile road walk on a 60 mph highway, and 10 of those miles are uphill. Pavement takes a toll on your feet that the desert doesn’t. Hitch or don’t, no judgment….

CDT0 – Lordsburg

Finally in Lordsburg, ready to go! Greyhound After a rough night in the hotel where I woke up every 30 minutes thinking I was running late, I both successfully got on the shuttle bus and convinced the driver to make a detour and drop me off at the Greyhound station. As soon as I arrived…

I hike, you help – donate today

I’m one of the lucky ones I’m fortunate that I can make this trip, others not so much. We’re all affected by health conditions that we can’t avoid.  Considering this, I plan to use this hike to motivate me to donate to research which might allow more people to have the same amazing experiences I…