I Walked 500 Miles: Giving Back on the Colorado Trail

by | Feb 29, 2024 | Wellness

The first memorable climb of the Colorado Trail (for me) started at about the 75-mile mark at Jefferson Creek. While it was a significant climb, I mentally prepared myself, and it turned out to be “not so bad.” However, it did get me to an elevation close to 12,000...

I Walked 500 Miles – Ounces Lead to Pounds

by | Nov 30, 2023 | Wellness

As I prepared for my thru-hike of the Colorado Trail, I knew that success or failure was largely based on my ability to mentally overcome adversity and discomfort. I also knew that much of my discomfort would be due to my physical shape. On past, much shorter...

I Walked 500 Miles – One Cairn at a Time

by | Sep 29, 2023 | Wellness

I recently celebrated my 15th year at MAOPS with a brief sabbatical to pursue a personal challenge I have been planning for years – hiking the Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. This 500-mile trail traverses the heart of the Colorado Rockies through some of the...
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