Love and Thru-hiking
In 2023, two Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) travelers found more than adventure. This Valentine’s Day story is an example of how making connections can enhance the trail experience and provide a boost of support during a challenging adventure. By Zen...
Faces of the CDT | Elsye Walker
When I hiked the Continental Divide Trail in 2017, I was so pumped about how far I’d come as a “solo” thru-hiker. By hiking the Trail, I was closing in on becoming not only a Triple Crowner, but also the first African-American woman to complete the Triple Crown....
Seeing the World Between Two Ears: Exploring Trails on Horseback in the Western U.S.
This article appeared in the May 2023 edition of Passages Magazine. CDTC Members receive the early release of Passages entirely free! Learn more about how to join and receive perks like Passages HERE! By Gillian “Thrurider” Larson When I set off on my...
Women of the Trail
When blazing new trails, don’t forget to play Jean Ella, aka Jeannie Smith, and her companion Lynn Wisehart were the first women to thru-hike the Continental Divide Trail, coinciding with the year of its official designation as a National Scenic Trail in 1978....