Day 9: 12 Miles We woke up at the RV park, had coffee and showers, did laundry, and inventoried our food. We headed out for breakfast and then shopping for resupply. It was another hot day, but at least this …
Category: Continental Divide Trail
CDT Day 8: 25 Miles into Silver City
It was a long day today. We got up early and hiked pretty quickly to try and make it to water before it got too hot. We each had a liter to get us there and were all feeling a …
CDT Days 5-7: Hiking through the Heat
The past three days have been tough and hot, but the scenery has improved dramatically as we’ve gained elevation and left the desert floor. My body is starting to feel less sore with each passing day. Day 5: 14.3 Miles …
CDT Days 2-4: Hiker Hobble
The past few days have been hot but windy. The trail has been mostly easier to follow than I expected, but does require paying attention. It is well signed for the most part but it is very easy to follow …
CDT Day 1
We got up early this morning and Dion drove us down the long bumpy road to the Crazy Cook monument. We took the obligatory monument photos and were hiking shortly after 8 am. It was a beautiful morning and we …
CDT Day Zero: Hachita
Well, we’re almost at the southern terminus, but our plans have changed ever so slightly. Our friend Jupiter flew in to Phoenix to Hitch a ride with us to the border. My dad drove the three of us to Hachita …
Piñata and Sourstraws’ CDT Gear List for Two
Check out all the gear we'll be carrying with us over the next five months as we walk along the divide.
So Much Sewing!
We’ve had a busy week! I finally got around to sewing my backpack for the CDT! I really enjoyed my Ray-Way pack on the PCT last summer, so I decided to make another one for the CDT, this time a …
CDT Gear Changes
As we prep for our CDT start in just 2 months, we’ve been seriously overhauling our gear. I’ll have a full gear list up once everything is finalized and weighed out, but for now, here are some of the gear …
About the CDT and the Triple Crown
As we move into 2018, our travels and blog will be focused on our attempt to hike the CDT and complete hiking’s Triple Crown. What is the Triple Crown? The Triple Crown of Hiking refers to the 3 great long …
The Call of the Wild
It’s been two months since we finished the PCT. The end of a long hike is always a little welcome. I feel ready to sleep in a warm house on a cozy bed, cook real food in a real kitchen, …
Hiking Hammonds 