I’ve got the Co Trail guidebook, but currently I’m just not in enough physical shape to consider a thru hike. However, having climbed some 14ers and many 13ers, I feel I could easily do 2, 3 or 4 segments at a time, camping along the way. I’d like to start as soon as I can, but again, don’t want to do it by myself. Anyone out there wanting to start the CO Trail exploration like this and join me?
Jeff
Sure, it’s hard to begin an end-to-end hike after spending a complete winter sitting behind a desk. However, I find that if I go for a few evening or weekend hikes, I can get my legs back reasonably quickly. After that, just start slowly and you’ll find a noticeable change in your conditioning after about 100 miles. I plan to take it slow until Breck. Probably won’t even make a 15 mi day until some time after passing Breck.
Whatever, take it slow. Thru-hiking is like sex…the first one to finish loses!
Loup
I’m with Hardcore. If you’re in shape to do 4 segments, you’re in shape to do the whole thing. You just have to start slowly and leave yourself enough time.
markv