I’m thinking of a thru-hike starting August 14 or so. Since it is later in the season, I was thinking it might be best to go east. I read on Mags’ guide that going east gives you one or two weeks of extra hiking before the cold and/or snow sets in. Given a five or six week time frame, what’s my best option?
I know about the scenery being best at the Durango end, and that altitudes are higher there. I’ll be acclimated, after having spent the previous two months working and hiking in Boulder.
Mark H