My Adventures

It’s all about adventure. I turned 60 in April and retired in May. Now it is time to take a hike. First up: The 485 mile Colorado Trail (CT) from Denver to Durango.

Colorado Trail 2020

Colorado Trail 2020 Videos

Days 1 to 7 Days 8 to 15 Days 16 to 23 Days 24 to 26 Days 27 to 31 ...
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Day 1

Day 1 Jon dropped me off at Waterton Canyon at 5:30 with a good hug. 6 miles to the dam ...
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Day 2

6:30 AM start and a 1700’ climb right out of the gate. Long but not harsh. Snack on top with ...
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Day 3

Saw a huge bear 2 miles from camp. The best kind, 100 yards down slope, paying me no mind. Make ...
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GETTING READY

Last Training & 10,600’

Jon, Svea dog and I hiked part of the Chicago Lakes Trail by Mt. Evans. Just 5 miles but at ...
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No Air Here

The air is thin here and will be thinner the higher I go. To acclimate I came to Denver yesterday ...
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A Mans Gotta Eat

You don’t want to carry more than about 5 days of food (about 8 pounds). You have to “resupply” in ...
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Not Today

Thirty round trips on my practice hill today and two buzzards show up. Is what happens when you get old ...
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Useful Travel Tips

A Mans Gotta Eat

You don’t want to carry more than about 5 days of food (about 8 pounds). You have to “resupply” in ...
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