Tony's Hiking Adventure

Author: Tony Lombardi

Long Day
Colorado Trail

A Long Day

I had not planned for a long day, but it was clear I could make a campsite that was right on a lake. There was a gain of a 1,000 feet to get to it, though.

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Caught on a Mountain Ridge
Colorado Trail

Caught on a Mountain Ridge

It’s about to storm and I’m caught on a mountain ridge! I’m the highest thing on that ridge, which makes me a target. I walk faster.

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Bivvi, Breckenridge, CO
Colorado Trail

The Bivvi, Breckenridge, CO

Around 11 AM I decided it was time to make sure I had a place to stay tonight, After searching Trip Advisor, I settled on The Bivvi, Breckenridge.

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Frost on My Tent
Colorado Trail

Frost on My Tent!

That’s frost on my tent. I set up camp in an open field last night and boy, did it get cold. My new sleeping bag kept me warm, though.

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Guernsey Creek
Colorado Trail

Guernsey Creek Campsite

The plan is to get to Breckenridge by Friday. So far I’m close to my schedule. Today, I should reach the Guernsey Creek campsite.

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Colorado Trail

Camp by a Creek by Myself

I stopped short of my original distance goal and decided to camp by a creek. I pitched my tent in a great area near the creek. It was perfect!

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Craig Creek campsite
Colorado Trail

Craig Creek Campsite

So far the Trail has been easy when compared to the Appalachian Trail. Even so, there was a big ascent to the Craig Creek campsite.

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Colorado Trail

Hiking Through a Burned Out Forest.

There wasn’t much to see today. Most of today’s hike was through open trail and burned out forest. One thing is for sure. This isn’t the Appalachian Trail.

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Colorado Trail
Colorado Trail

Day 1 – The Colorado Trail

This morning at 8 AM I started the 488 mile Colorado Trail. The first 6 miles of the trail were through Waterton Canyon. It was nothing more than a road walk.

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