Day 59 Fall River
24.2 miles for the day. During the night my nose detected the smell of wildfire smoke that had settled into
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 58 Silverthorne Alternate
18.7 miles I completed under estimated how difficult the Silverthorne Alternate would be. A quick glance at the map and
Day 57 Dillon
13.0 miles I am way behind in posting – apologies for that if you hang onto the edge of your
Day 56 Copper Mountain
24.0 miles Looking out the hotel window rain had just started falling and was starting to set in. Not a
Day 55 Leadville
15.0 miles I’m guessing Last nights camp was not the pick of spots as I ended up camping on a
Day 54 Twin Lakes
24.0 miles. Such a good decision to leave the major climb for the day to first thing in the morning.
Day 53 Back in the Trees
23.4 miles Bloody awesome day. Great to be back down below 11,000 feet for most of the day and back
Day 52 Cottonwood Pass
25.5 miles Today was a hilly one with multiple passes climbed and descended but kicking off with a stroll along
Day 51 Back in the Game
17.4 miles A rest day yesterday was what I absolutely needed. I felt refreshed today and it was great to
Day 50 Salida Zero
0.0 miles Today was a fantastic zero day off in town catching up with friends, relaxing and finalising some chores.
Mick Beckers 