Category Archives: Preparations

Preparation for the CDT, Colorado to Montana

Preparation for the CDT, Colorado to Montana
Preparation for the CDT, Colorado to Montana Embarking on a three-month long-distance hike entails considerable planning. As I gear up to hike the Continental Divide Trail from Silverthorne, Colo. to the Montana-Canada border, I'm in full-preparation mode. My pre-hike planning usually falls into three categories: Conditioning — both physical and mental Logistics — such as…
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Continental Divide Trail – Preparation Part 3

Continental Divide Trail – Preparation Part 3
Trail Days in Silver City, New Mexico turned out to be delightful as expected. The presentations were engaging and useful. Last night’s slide show by Cam Hoban highlighted his 15-month bike of twelve long trails in the US.
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Preparation for the Continental Divide Trail in 2018

Preparation for the Continental Divide Trail in 2018
Preparation for the Continental Divide Trail in 2018. I’ve decided. I’m going to through-hike the Continental Divide Trail from Mexico to Canada starting April 30 at the Crazy Cook monument in the boot-heel of New Mexico. If I can average 21 miles per day, I’ll finish in mid-September.
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