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January 28, 2020hikefordays1 Comment on Gear Review: Altra Lone Peak 3.5

Gear Review: Altra Lone Peak 3.5

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The CDT was cold, and time since finishing it has been spent trying to stay warm along the southern border/coast. On a warm day in Florida, I remember one of the cold days in Colorado. It wasn’t the first snow of the trip, nor would it be the last, and it wouldn’t even come close to being the coldest day, but it was it was a sobering experience. I remember it fondly now. Out of the comfort zone, making decisions that mattered. It sucked in a lot of ways and it was scary. The snow came fast, the miles went slow. Then the sun came out and it was still cold, but I’m glad for that cold because now I feel warm. And I’d rather worry about the cold than gators! #hikefordays #backpacking #continentaldividetrail #cdt #cdt2019 #cdteesnutz #thruhike #thruhiking #sobo #soboornogo #truesobo #plantbasedathlete #trekking #hikeyourownhike #nosleeptilcrazycook

I thought I knew what fall in the mountains could look like. I thought I knew how tall aspen could grow. I thought I knew, I thought I knew. Now, do I know? I'm not sure, but I definitely know that it's hard to walk when the aspen are peaking all around for miles. I definitely know that the snow pressure that comes with hiking sobo through Colorado so late in the year can have its perks. Aspen were already my favorite tree. Now they are my favorite kind of tunnel too. Trees rule. Hug a tree. #hikefordays #backpacking #continentaldividetrail #cdt #cdt2019 #cdteesnutz #thruhike #thruhiking #sobo #soboornogo #truesobo #plantbasedathlete #trekking #hikeyourownhike #nosleeptilcrazycook #bigcitymountaineers #summitforsomeone #getoutdogood #fallcolors

Sunset jellyfish! The climb up Parkview Mountain was a toughy, but on the top @tangertots and I were treated to one of the most memorable moments of the CDT yet. I typically wouldn't choose to be that high and exposed that late, but it worked out this time. This trail knocks you out your comfort zone, but sometimes that's the best thing that can happen. #hikefordays #backpacking #continentaldividetrail #cdt #cdt2019 #cdteesnutz #thruhike #thruhiking #sobo #soboornogo #truesobo #plantbasedathlete #trekking #hikeyourownhike #nosleeptilcrazycook #bigcitymountaineers #summitforsomeone #getoutdogood

Colorado, there it is. Finally. See ya later, Wyoming! #hikefordays #backpacking #continentaldividetrail #cdt #cdt2019 #cdteesnutz #thruhike #thruhiking #sobo #soboornogo #truesobo #plantbasedathlete #trekking #hikeyourownhike #nosleeptilcrazycook

Do you like walking on dirt roads? Do you like walking on paved roads? Do you find that turning is too much of a chore? Is your preferred flavor of water cow poop? Are you tired of being constantly chilled to the bone by pesky shade? (I could go on) Well then, hiking through southern Wyoming might just be for you! But seriously, The Basin was super beautiful and super challenging. BYOS, bring your own shade. #hikefordays #backpacking #continentaldividetrail #cdt #cdt2019 #cdteesnutz #thruhike #thruhiking #sobo #soboornogo #truesobo #plantbasedathlete #trekking #hikeyourownhike #nosleeptilcrazycook #bigcitymountaineers #summitforsomeone #getoutdogood

For wind? ❌ For snow? ✔️ They help form snow drifts in winter that provide a steady water source for longer. You know how you know you're in the desert now...? Thanks @pineapplehikes for letting me know what these giant fences are for. #hikefordays #backpacking #continentaldividetrail #cdt #cdt2019 #cdteesnutz #thruhike #thruhiking #sobo #soboornogo #truesobo #plantbasedathlete #trekking #hikeyourownhike #nosleeptilcrazycook

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