I called Pagosa Cab for a ride back to Wolf Creek pass and enjoyed visiting with the nice owner of the cab company (who is also the driver). Pagosa Springs was nice, but I’m ready to…Continue Reading

Today the trail was very tough with many 600 foot ups and downs as it contoured around the huge Conejos River drainage. I saw an elk this morning shortly after leaving camp, but only the backside…Continue Reading

I woke up this morning from my camp at 12,000 feet near a small unnamed pond.  I heard some noises down by the water and looked out my tent to see a couple of elk.…Continue Reading

I walked down the highway through Chama to Finas Diner for breakfast.  I really like it there – good food and they are hiker friendly.  The waitress/owner recognized me as a thru hiker and asked…Continue Reading