Most of today was along gently sloping forested ridges with glimpses of the Colorado mountains further south. I passed a trailhead named “Deep Jack” and shortly after encountered my first bow hunters of the season.…Continue Reading

I stayed at the B&B this morning as long as I could. It is so nice here, but 11:00 was checkout time and I had to get going. I walked the half mile to Vachers…Continue Reading

I left my hot and uncomfortable room at Vachers Bighorn Lodge around 7:00, walked up the road a bit, and got a ride in about 10 minutes from a couple of very friendly older gentlemen…Continue Reading

Bourbon and I got an early start today, around 6:30.  He goes really fast, and I never saw him again today.  The trail started out kind of shitty. It follows ATV roads which were being used…Continue Reading

I broke camp in my tiny grassy spot between the logs and started hiking. I didn’t sleep all that well – too many grass clumps underneath and a slight slope kept me slipping around all…Continue Reading

I hiked the final 15 miles to the highway without incident. I started encountering mountain bikers this morning and as I got closer to the highway their frequency increased. These guys absolutely fly down the…Continue Reading