In Salida getting a hamburger and a salad at Uptown Grill. Only 13 miles to Monarch Spur RV and Campground where I will tent tonight and leave my resupply box. Tomorrow plan to get acclimated to the altitude by checking out Buena Vista before parking…
In Salida getting a hamburger and a salad at Uptown Grill. Only 13 miles to Monarch Spur RV and Campground where I will tent tonight and leave my resupply box. Tomorrow plan to get acclimated to the altitude by checking out Buena Vista before parking…
Quote from Muddywaters: “
I wouldn't mind spending more time in every one of those towns along the CT. In lake City I got a ride back to the trail from the mayor..... Learned alot about the town the people the issues etc.
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On the AT I spent a…
Quote from Muddywaters: “
I wouldn't mind spending more time in every one of those towns along the CT. In lake City I got a ride back to the trail from the mayor..... Learned alot about the town the people the issues etc.
”
On the AT I spent a…
Quote from Astro: “Quote from Muddywaters: “Cant coment on east, cw us spectacular.
Enjoy.
Virus has screwed my plans. Because im avoiding planes primarily. Nowheres cool enough till oct that dont fly to.
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Driving to Ft. Smith to spend the…
For some reason, i found CO hotter than Sierra, at similar elevation. I wore long vented pants in sierra... Perfectly comfortable...too hot in CO...changed to shorts in Salida. Hands and back of calfs got blistered pretty bad ....i bought organic…
Quote from Muddywaters: “
I wouldn't mind spending more time in every one of those towns along the CT. In lake City I got a ride back to the trail from the mayor..... Learned alot about the town the people the issues etc.
”
On the AT I spent a…
Got my hat and data book, so along with some sun screen got the extra things I think I need to do this section of the Colorado Trail. Using this as a trial for how I adjust to altitude so in probably 2022 I can do a thru hike. 2021 booked for finishing the AT.
Driving to Kenosha Pass Sunday night and then working on shuttle Monday morning to Waterton Canyon trailhead. This will set me up to do the first 71. 7 miles of Segments 1 to 5. If all is going well at that point, I will go another 12.5 miles to the Georgia Pass and where the CDT joins, and then back to Kenosha Pass. That last part will get me over 11,000 and almost 12,000 feet.
Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus Weight - 16 ounces Weight w/Pegs - 18.125 ounces Material - 30D Silnylon Features - A no-frills tarp with a no-see-um skirt perimeter. Uses a single trekking pole set anywhere between 40" (100cm) to hug the ground or 49" (125cm) to provide great ventilation. Pros - Weight, Ventilation Cons - The setup is slightly confusing. There are 6 points to attach with pegs. Two of those point must be pegged first and are very difficult specify in dark and/or windy…
On February 27th, 28th and 29th I did a two night out and back trip from Wolf Pit Road trail-head to Table Rock mountain and back. In typical cafe fashion I planned this trip while driving 80 mph east on I-40 heading back from the Smokies. I stopped at a McDonald's to borrow some free Wifi to get a picture of a the trails and away I went. Going up Wolf Pit road in my 2002 Honda Accord was risky with the amount of ice and snow on the road. The final hill going down to the…
On February 25th and 26th I did a nice loop in the Smokies from Big Creek Ranger Station parking lot to Deep Gap along the AT south of Mt. Cammerer fire tower. There was about 6 to 8 inches of snow while going up. I stealth camped due to the amount of snow coming in and the next day went down the Big Creek trail. Overnight there was another 6 to 8 inches of snow and freezing fog.
Nestle Nido and Breakfast Essential Based Milkshakes
Nestle Nido is a full fat powdered milk which when combined with water makes a high calorie milk. I add Nestle Carnation Breakfast Essentials to add flavor and additional calories.
