Day 44 Back to Trail
It’s always tough leaving town. Leaving behind the creature comforts we all take for granted in our day to day
Author: mickbeckers
G'day my name is Mick.
I have a love for all things outdoors, particularly ultra long distance hiking. I've completed the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand, the Pacific Crest Trail in the US and many, many tracks and trails at home in Australia. Day to day I'm a forest firefighter and have the opportunity to work internationally. Much to the annoyance of my neighbours I also have 20 years under my belt as a drummer for several bands.
Day 43 Silverton
10 miles off trail into Silverton I’m not sure if today would be classes as a Nero or a Zero
Day 42 Stony Pass
27.2 miles! Over night I had a bit of fright waking to the sounds of sniffing around my tent. My
Days 41 Onwards
20.9 miles Another windy night with flapping tent. A cool start to the day but a beautiful sunny day with
Day 40 The Knifes Edge
21.7 miles I was away early from camp as I was keen to get a really tricky snow traverse out
Day 39 Into the San Juan’s
15.6 miles I don’t have much recollection of today other than it was a late start to hiking for the
Day 38 Pagosa Springs
7.5 miles, plus 4 off trail miles. An easy nero day into town to resupply. I broke camp early yo
Day 37 Easier Day
20 miles It has been difficult keeping this blog up to date. At the end of hard days its a
Day 36 Postholing Nightmare
22 mile Today felt like one of the hardest hiking days I’ve ever done. My day started out fine with
Day 35 Trail Lake
19.9 miles Prior to departing I completing some surgery on my new shoes. The tongue is just too thick and
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