By CDT Ambassador Madelyn “Wrong Way” Dukart There is nothing quite like the anticipation of a thru-hike. There’s something so exhilarating about combing through the blog posts of previous hikers, trying to glean as much useful information as possible;...
by Carey “Beerman” Kish, 2024 CDTC Trail Ambassador New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment. Mountains and desert, mesas and canyons, forests and grasslands, bluffs and badlands. The Continental Divide Trail threads a 777-mile route through this extraordinary...
New informational kiosk centered on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Culture and Landscape The community of Salida and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) hosted their Downtown Salida Kiosk unveiling in May of 2024 at the Su Casa! Furniture...
Trans Triple Crowner Lyla Harrod shares about blazing tough trails, the power of sharing a snack with strangers, and how she keeps her hair perfectly purple. By Audra Labert (she/her), CDTC Communications Manager Making Her Way With her trademark bright purple hair,...
One landowner in New Mexico, Paul Bangas, of the CDT Gateway Community of Cuba, is helping CDT travelers by sharing part of his Eureka Mesa Ranch where he lives and makes his living. With this inspiration and desire to help travelers, Mr. Bangas is opening up a “hiker...
ring for a great hike involves planning–even down to the smallest details. While some areas of the US have more ticks than others, ticks live in all of the lower 48, and it’s important not to overlook these small parasitic arachnids in your hiking preparations. ...