Although my intention had been to return to the PCT to complete last year's hike on that trail, extraordinary California weather plus other hiking opportunities helped me decide to postpone my return for another year. I was invited to visit the Gunnison/Crested Butte area of Colorado for a day hiking trip with 8 of my … Continue reading Colorado Trail Part 4: Swimming Upstream and Eating Dessert First!
Day 18: August 28 We spent last night at the Silver Ridge Lodge in Salida which was nice enough but pretty pricey for basic digs. Songbird and I did take advantage of the hot tub to relax our sore muscles. No laundry facilities and my clothes had taken on that tell tale hiker funk odor, … Continue reading Colorado Trail Part 3: Nemophilist & Songbird
Day 11: August 21 Shortly after enjoying a delicious breakfast at a little café down the street from the hostel, Slipper and Songbird arrived for a happy reunion of the Chicas, Slippers affectionate name for the 3 of us. Songbird's husband, Jeff graciously chauffeured us to the start of Segment 8 at Copper Mountain before … Continue reading Colorado Trail Part 2: The Chicas
A lot of thought and discussion went into where I would celebrate my birthday hike with the Chicas! South Dakota's Centennial Trail and New England were all on the table but we finally settled on Colorado. Slipper, who I erroneously referred to in past posts as Lady Slipper, and Songbird hiked Segments 4-7 last year … Continue reading Colorado Trail Part 1: Solo