Author: Tony Lombardi

Arizona Trail

The Arizona Trail

The Arizona Trail is an 800-mile national scenic trail. It stretches from the Mexico to Utah. The trail passes through deserts, forests, and the Grand Canyon.

Tony Lombardi March 1, 2021 No Comments

Colorado Trail

End of a Hike – Durango

My goal today is to finish the trail but the more immediate goal is to reach Gudy’s Rest. A short video says the rest a I come to the end of a hike to remember.

Tony Lombardi August 5, 2020 No Comments

Last Full Day on the Colorado Trail

Waking up at Taylor Lake this morning made me realize that today is the last full day of hiking. I’m writing this seven miles from the Colorado Trail terminus.

Tony Lombardi August 4, 2020 No Comments

Colorado Trail

Taylor Lake

There were two summits over 12,000 feet. Both were steep climbs with rock and stone fields. I reached the second summit and descended to Taylor Lake.

Tony Lombardi August 3, 2020 No Comments

Colorado Trail

Closing in on Durango

I hiked a little longer than usual, and finally found a campsite at 5:30. Only 40 miles to the end of the trail and Durango!

Tony Lombardi August 2, 2020 No Comments

Colorado Trail

A Push to the Finish Line

I’m stoked for the last push to the finish line of the CT. A little after 9 AM this morning, Mike, who works at the Avon Hotel, gave me a ride to the trailhead.

Tony Lombardi August 1, 2020 No Comments

Colorado Trail

The Avon Hotel, Silverton, Colorado

Today is the second of two zero days and the first day at the Avon Hotel in Silverton. I probably shouldn’t have taken the second day.

Tony Lombardi July 31, 2020 No Comments

Colorado Trail

Silverton,Colorado

I arrived at a trailhead around 2 PM. At the trailhead is the highway that leads to Silverton. My reservation at the Avon Hotel is for July 30 & 31

Tony Lombardi July 29, 2020 No Comments

Colorado Trail

Crossing An Avalanche Debris Field

Then I reached something I had read about – an avalanche debris field. Hundreds of trees were knocked over and covering the trail – a natural obstacle course.

Tony Lombardi July 28, 2020 No Comments