Mick Beckers

Days 47 and 48 The Mental Game

Day 47: 29.9 miles. Day 48: 27.0 miles I’ve grouped these days together as both were very similar and had

26.2 miles Today was fairly uneventful essentially following the Cochetopa River for the entire day. Mid morning I did pass

25.6 miles I finally saw a moose first thing in the morning on the first and steepest climb of the

It’s always tough leaving town. Leaving behind the creature comforts we all take for granted in our day to day

10 miles off trail into Silverton I’m not sure if today would be classes as a Nero or a Zero

27.2 miles! Over night I had a bit of fright waking to the sounds of sniffing around my tent. My

20.9 miles Another windy night with flapping tent. A cool start to the day but a beautiful sunny day with

21.7 miles I was away early from camp as I was keen to get a really tricky snow traverse out

15.6 miles I don’t have much recollection of today other than it was a late start to hiking for the

7.5 miles, plus 4 off trail miles. An easy nero day into town to resupply. I broke camp early yo