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Greetings,

I thru hiked the CT last year and it was one of the most spectacular experiences of my life. Colorado impacted me so much on my last visit that I decided to move here.

I'd like to...

That was some big bicycle race at Copper Mountain. Lots and lots of people that day. Great pit stop for some lunch!

Nice complete list!

I would possibly consider a different sleeping bag. Even with the liner you're looking at 35...not sure what July temps will bring, but in mid to late August at higher...

Cooker, I have a Mac computer so I used IMovie. Once I figured out how to use the program it went really smoothly. I'm not sure what program to recommend for a PC.

Certainly pass the link on to...

Thanks for the kind words!

It took me 29 days total I took full zero days and a couple low mile days.

I am addicted!! If it wasn't for student loan payments I would defiantly try and thru the...

This forum was my main reference point for planning my hike last year. Thanks for all the useful information. Big help!

I threw together a slideshow of some of my pics - I know there's a picture...

Sorry to bump this old thread, but the R2R trail was my first long distance hike. I was brand new to backpacking and lugged a 40# external the whole trail. I loved every minute of it - It's what...

I did exactly the same as thejackal minus the Taco Bell.

I can certainly recommend "trailguy" too...great guy!

I spent very little on my thru hike this past year. I funded a great deal of my trip by selling my old heavier gear and making new lighter (and much cheaper) gear.

Bottom line is that if you go...

I just finished today! 27 days with 2 full zeros and 2 half days. What a spectacular trail, I loved every minute of it!

I thought the trail was EXTREMELY well marked and taken care of. I...

Thanks for the tips.

I've noticed that the 20 degree bag is going to be a little chilly in some overnighters I took in early spring - that was one of the reasons that I was taking that thermal...

Thanks for the comments guys!

I've been going back and forth with the maps vs. gps. I don't like relying on an electronic device, but the unit durable and only plan on unpacking it if I find...

Now that my start date is less then a month away I've been getting all my gear finalized.
I've been making my own gear for a while now and a good majority of what I'm going to be using is...

Quest Outfitters is great. I've ordered from them a number of times. Good quality materials, reasonable price and quick shipping. Can't beat it in my opinion.

This has been a question on mine as well. I decided to ship everything ahead - I hate dealing with checking baggage.

I've been wondering the same thing. I'm planning on using a tarp as well.

Looks like a lot of us are starting late July. Hope to see some of you on the trail!

Thanks for making these available! I was going to hand enter waypoints in from the databook - this just made it a lot easier for me.

Just booked my flight.

Officially starting July 31!

I had no idea that August so rainy in Colorado! It's nearly our driest month here in Illinois.

I just picked up a new Marmot precip jacket for a very reasonable price so that's going to be going...

I second your comment cookerhiker. Mags site has been a very valuable planning resource. I'd certainly be lost without it!

Thanks for pointing that out guys...I usually carry a lightweight...

I'm planning on getting on the trail around the first of August. I'm trying to get the last of my gear lined out and I'm hoping to get some feedback on my clothing.

Nike running shorts

Older...

Same here. Nice stove in my opinion.

I've got a Big Agnes "air core."

It's a few years old and has seen quite a few trail miles as well as some rather long motorcycle camping trips on it. Still seems brand new to me. I use a closed...

I sewed my first tarp recently. I love the way it turned out and plan on thru hiking the Colorado Trail with it. I also did the G4 backpack w/ pattern from Quest Outfitters (my girlfriend helped a...