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Day 109 – October 14
3 Highlights: 1 Trail angel water after 20 km 2 Clouds and shade—a rare gift 3 Spotting a comet at night with Semper Dry and Hop Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 52 km • Starting point: km 3895 • Ending point: km 3947 • Weather conditions: Mixed Daily Reflections: Woke up in the middle of… Read more
Day 108 – October 13
3 Highlights: • Connecting with friends and family • Hiking a ridge above the savanna • Watching the sunset by a spring Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 32 km • Starting point: Cuba • Ending point: km 3838 • Weather conditions: Sun and clouds Daily Reflections: Woke up at 3:45 a.m.—great. Couldn’t fall back asleep,… Read more
Day 107 – October 12
3 Highlights: • Red dirt and views of civilization among New Mexico’s rock formations • Reconnecting with friends and family • Cooking steak dinner at the hotel Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 25 km • Starting point: km 3778 • Ending point: Cuba, km 3806 • Weather conditions: Hot Daily Reflections: So, I wake up… Read more
Day 106 – October 11
Highlights: 1. Waking up to stunning morning views that made the early start worthwhile. 2. Reconnecting with old friends and trail companions. 3. Practicing non-sleep deep rest meditation with Semper Dry—an unexpectedly calming moment for him. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 51 km • Starting point: km 3727 • Ending point: km 3778 • Weather… Read more
Day 105 – October 10
Highlights: 1. Shopping for Alpha Direct gear at Tumble On Outfitters. 2. Hitchhiking to Ghost Ranch with Goldie—new friends, new adventures. 3. Seeing the Northern Lights for the second time—mind-blown. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 21 km • Starting point: Ghost Ranch • Ending point: 4 km from the ranch (km 3727) • Weather conditions:… Read more
Day 104 – October 9
Highlights: 1. Celebrating Bobi’s 44th birthday over the phone. 2. Taking the old-school steam train into Chama. 3. Enjoying a much-needed Mexican dinner. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 36 km • Starting point: km 3525 • Ending point: Chama access point, km 3559 • Weather conditions: Hot Daily Reflections: The Train to Chama and Bobi’s… Read more
Day 103 – October 8
Highlights: 1. Connecting with Lanski—always a solid morale boost. 2. Meeting two new hikers: Mirta from the Netherlands and Bijou. 3. Eating enough on the trail for once—look at me, all responsible and stuff. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 53 km • Starting point: km 3472 • Ending point: km 3525 • Weather conditions: Mixed—hail,… Read more
Day 102 – October 7
Highlights: 1. Coffee and conversation with Russell—alpinism, training, and books galore. 2. Catching up with friends and family—trail life meets connection. 3. Witnessing a beautiful sunset as the day wound down. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 21 km • Starting point: Wolf Creek Pass • Ending point: km 3472 • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily reflections:… Read more
Day 101 – October 6
Highlights: 1. Soaking in the hot springs of Pagosa—pure bliss. 2. Reconnecting with family and friends in town. 3. Relaxing and catching up at the hotel. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 19 km • Starting point: Km 3443 • Ending point: Wolf Creek Pass • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily reflections: “The Hitch, the Hot Springs,… Read more
Day 100 – October 5
Highlights: 1. Stunning ridge hiking with expansive views. 2. A long, peaceful lunch on top, complete with a meditation session. 3. Reconnecting with friends and family via cell service—trail life meets tech. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 41 km • Starting point: km 3402 • Ending point: km 3443 • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily reflections:… Read more