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....
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...
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....
The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) unites us. From Gateway Community residents to thru-travelers, and everyone in between, our diverse community is connected by our mission to protect the CDT. Starting today, we’ll be showcasing stories of the people and places...
The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) unites us. From Gateway Community residents to thru-travelers, and everyone in between, our diverse community is connected by our mission to protect the CDT. Starting today, we’ll be showcasing stories of the people and places...
The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) unites us. From Gateway Community residents to thru-travelers, and everyone in between, our diverse community is connected by our mission to protect the CDT. Starting today, we’ll be showcasing stories of the people and places...