July 19, 2019 July 19: Updates It’s been a while since I posted (obviously) but I have some updates! Dad is still working on physical therapy for his knee and…
June 13, 2019 June 13: Day 6 – Take Me Home, Country Roads We got up super late and traveled just about 2 miles to complete segment 4 and go down to the Long Gulch Trailhead where…
June 13, 2019 June 12: Day 5 – The Neverending Meadow This morning we started a little later than usual so we could get a little extra rest after neither of us slept well. The…
June 12, 2019 June 11: Day 4: Did they lose the creek? The hardest thing about this trail is not the trail. It’s not the miles. Not the incline. Not the long days. It’s the mental…
June 11, 2019 June 10: Day 3 – I am the Lorax and I speak for the trees! After a rough end to yesterday’s hike, we were hoping for a slightly shorter, easier day. After all, it’s what we planned for. We…
June 10, 2019 June 9: Day 2- Happy Birthday! It’s my birthday! We got on the trail about 9am and finished the last 8 miles of segment 1 and 5 miles on segment…
June 9, 2019 June 8: Day 1 – Praise the Wild Soul Praise the wild soul for it’s ridges and canyons, for its rivers and rapids. For its love of deep caves and dark woods. For…
June 8, 2019 June 8: And we’re off! We’re on our way! Everything is packed and we’re ready for just about anything. I’m finishing my book The Power by Naomi Alderman in…
June 5, 2019 June 5, 2019: Updates and Trail Conditions The last week has been a lesson in patience and working through disappointment. The original plan for the trail was to leave on June…
May 22, 2019 May 22, 2019: Mud, Slush, and Arches Today’s hike featured some of the worst trail conditions I have experienced this season, and I didn’t even leave the city of Boulder. My…
