CDT
Reaching Canada and the Triple Crown
I first learned of thru-hiking seven or eight years ago. I'd heard of the Pacific Crest Trail before, but I figured it was something just one or two intrepid souls...
Dodging Fires Through Montana
They say this trail is cold, and they were right. We haven't really had a hot day since New Mexico, but that all changed in Darby, MT. It was...
Ups and Downs on the Idaho/Montana Border
The section of trail along the border between Idaho and Montana has a reputation among hikers as being full of PUDs--pointless ups and downs. Typically, though, that term means there...
Wowed by Wyoming: From the Winds to Yellowstone
The contrasts between one section of this trail and the next are amazing. With transitions that last only a moment, we move from desert, to mountains, back to desert, back...
Running Through Wyoming’s Great Divide Basin
Upon entering Wyoming, the CDT transitions quite rapidly from forested mountains to the flat and treeless basin of Wyoming's Red Desert. We emerged from the trees and descended to sagebrush...
This Weeks Top Instagram Posts from the #ContinentalDivideTrail
Each week we showcase our favorite photos from Instagram using the hashtag #AppalachianTrail and #PacificCrestTrail. We decided to let the Continental Divide Trail join in on the fun! Use the
Volunteers Repair Fire-Damaged Section of CDT
The section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) that was destroyed in the 2017 Alice Creek fire was recently repaired by several generous volunteers. The Alice Creek fire tore
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy Sleeping Bag 45-Degree
Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy 45-Degree Sleeping Bag Basic specs Brand: Therm-a-Rest Product Name: Space Cowboy 45-degree Sleeping Bag Weight: 19oz (regular length) Packed size: 7in x
Embracing the Brutality on the CDT
Shortly after leaving Leadville, the Colorado Trail turns toward Denver and parts ways with the CDT. The well-defined, maintained track of the CT immediately returned (degraded?) to the CDT we
Cruising through Central Colorado on the CDT
The trail through the middle portion of Colorado was awesome. After the tough terrain of the San Juans, the Colorado Trail seemed almost easy in comparison. We remained high up...