trail angel

We had been wanting to supply some trail magic ever since we finished the Colorado Trail last year, and we took the opportunity to do that as well as help out Amanda and Connilee this past weekend.

And we got to introduce Moose to van life.

First stop was the fitness course behind the Leadville campus of the Colorado Mountain College.  A favorite of the dogs.

Then a few of the Leadville staples.

We had to pick up Amanda's vehicle at the Timberline Lake trail head, which was located near mile 87ish of the bike race.  Watched the race for about an hour and was lucky enough to catch a few of the COS locals.  Fun, but it did not light any fires inside me to make me think about doing such a thing again.

Saw a few hikers at this trail head and provided them with beer and snacks.  They were very greatful.

Next we set up camp at Twin Lakes while we waited for A&C to show up.  $100 cooked them a good dinner and we had a few beverages ready for them.

On Sunday morning after those two took off we took the dogs for a hike on the CO trail.  The signs brought back a lot of memories!

Then it was off to Winfield, where we would spend the night.  We set up our trail angel station at this sign.

Saw about a dozen hikers that day.  Lots of beers and soda, lots of candy bars, lots of water fill ups, and even some bacon when the rain allowed us to fire up the stove.  Loved chatting with all the hikers, hearing their trail stories.  Later that evening $100 and found ourselves talking about some of our future goals - the PCT and the AT.

A&C ended up crashing at Winfield due to the shitty weather.  But we all had fun hanging out.  Even the dogs.

On Monday A&C headed out super early to make it to Cottonwood Pass, where we would meet them.  After breaking camp and making the drive to the Pass, I took Moose for a good four mile hike south towards Monarch Pass.  That dog never tires out.

Saw a bunch more hikers and they were all glad for some brews.  Even saw Kircher as he was doing some crazy multi day bike ride that included Cottonwood Pass.

To end things we got in a new brewery on the way home. Funky Town in Florissant.

I was hoping to get in a bit of running over the weekend, but with the dogs and bullshitting with so many hikers that never happened.  Did spend quite a bit of time over 10000 feet, so at least there's that.  For the week:

run - 31 miles
bike - 32 miles
hike - 22 miles
CityRock - four climbs