Recovering a Wild Space
The Black Range of New Mexico By Michael McDaniel (he/him), Field Technical Specialist The backcountry crew sets up camp on a saddle in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness. In the month of October, I had the pleasure of accompanying two Rocky Mountain Youth Crews (RMYC) as...
Trail Towns: Leadville, Colorado
The Spiritual Halfway Point of the Continental Divide Trail Nestled at 10,200 feet, Leadville, Colorado, holds a special place in the heart of the Continental Divide Trail as the spiritual halfway point for thru-hikers. This historic town, surrounded by the stunning...
Echoes from the Divide: Building Community in Nature
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we know that this time of year- when hikers are finishing long treks- can be particularly challenging. An excerpt from thru hiker Jesse Cody highlights the healing capabilities of being in nature and how it can help heal...
CDT Southern Colorado Road Trip July 2024
by Jordan Williams, Colorado Regional Representative Following in the footsteps of an action packed road trip in 2023, CDTC’s adventure through Southern Colorado in late July 2024 had big shoes to fill. Thankfully, all of our partners, volunteers, and community...
Voices of Pride on the Divide | Shilletha Curtis
Shilletha “Dragonsky” Curtis on the Power of Representation on Trails By Claire Cutler, CDTC Trail Policy Specialist Unapologetically Herself Shilletha “Dragonsky” Curtis began her southbound CDT thru-hike wearing a rainbow tutu and carrying a Nigerian flag on her...
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