I left Silverthorne around 9:00 and after poring over the maps decided to take the bike path to Copper Mountain.  The Silverthorne Alternate requires 22 miles and 6000 feet of elevation gain, but the bike…Continue Reading

I said goodbye to Marco at 7:45 and ascended Searle pass. Today is a special day here for one of the mountain clubs. They lease a beautiful cabin known as Janet’s Cabin from the forest…Continue Reading

I was on the trail at 8:00 this morning.  Its so cold anymore!  I met a CDT hiker named SpaceJam that is currently going Nobo and seems to be picking up missing sections.  Some of…Continue Reading

I left one of my favorite campsites at 6:30 and soon crossed North Willow Creek. The trail here provides access to Mount Massive (14,421 feet) and Mt Elbert (highest peak in Colorado at 14,440 feet).…Continue Reading