Month: July 2023

• CT Day 11, July 10, Monday
• Start: S11 mile 11.9, CT mile 181.2
• End: Collegiate West mile 21.4
• Miles walked: 23.7

Leaving the bunkhouse early, I rejoin the CT, ready for a big day.

The trail splits into Collegiate East and Collegiate West for about 75 miles before rejoining. I take the more challenging West, to spend more time above tree-line. Days will involve climbing up to a pass and then back down again to sleep at lower altitudes.

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• CT Day 10, July 9, Sunday
• Start: S11 mile 11.9, CT mile 181.2
• End: S11 mile 11.9, CT mile 181.2
• Miles walked: ZERO

I am taking a rest day. Here is a photo of nearby mountains.

• CT Day 9, July 8, Saturday
• Start: S11 mile 2 2, CT mile 171.5
• End: S11 mile 11.9 ,CT mile 181.2
• Miles walked: 13.0 (includes off-trail)

The morning starts with a passage through an aspen grove. If you like climbing 14k peaks, turn off to the Mount Ebert trail. (Personally, I try to avoid 14ks so I am not tempted to do more of them.)

A nearby pond features a beaver lodge.

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