Hello,
I am looking for a female (preferred) hiking partner for a 2013 thru hike of the Colorado Trail. I plan to average anywhere from 15-20 miles per day w/a few shorter days here and there if timing/food supply is alright, but overall w/not many rest days (-getting to town days- are not included in that statement of course). To make up for the lack of rest days I am kind of a slow hiker. I get my miles done before dark but I take my precious time sometimes and like to break often, esp in the first 2 weeks while I build up my strength. So I am looking for someone who either hikes slow or wouldn’t mind me going at my own pace, catching up at the end of each day. Comfort of having a partner there & getting personal space at the same time. I also like to take a lot of photos, listen to music while I hike at times, have food breaks here & there, etc, but I would want you to go at your own pace too so you can do your own thing. I did the pct last year so I know how to manage my time during the process pretty well and fit all of this in. I will probably resupply @ the following places unless I’m made aware of any better ideas: 1)Breckenridge, 2)Twin Lakes, 3)Princeton Hot Springs??, 4)Lake City, & 5)Molas Campground or Silverton. I would personally like to start at the end of June & finish around 1st week of August, but whatever happens, happens is how I’m going to leave this statement. I was hoping to finish early August so I could do some other hikes elsewhere, but it’s not mandatory. Send me an email if you think you’re possibly interested.
Lacy
I’ve gotten used to higher milage now training around where I live, & on the pct I was just getting used to your pace and it was rough. I have other places I’d like to go this year so I’m aiming for higher miles, probably mostly in the 16 range which I’m more than comfy with now. I’ve arranged a shuttle to & from Lake City so I am not hitching.
. Yes, hiking E to W. A woman responded to my messages stating to call her about hiking it together, but when I called the number was acting strange and nobody picked up. If I don’t get in touch with her by Sat I will let you know.