by alabert | Nov 5, 2024 | Blog, CDT Gateway Communities
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...
by Becca Olson | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog
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...
by alabert | Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, CDT Gateway Communities
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...
by alabert | Aug 16, 2024 | Blog, Voices of the CDT
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...
by alabert | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog, Voices of the CDT
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 alabert | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog, Voices of the CDT
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...
by alabert | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, CDT Gateway Communities, Press Releases
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...
by alabert | Jun 12, 2024 | Blog, Voices of the CDT
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,...
by alabert | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog, CDT Gateway Communities
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...
by alabert | May 29, 2024 | Blog, CDT101 Advice
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. ...
