And So We Wait

As I posted on my Long Trail blog, I was unable to complete my planned hikes this past summer due to injuries. This doesn't mean that my Colorado Trail aspirations are forgotten. I'm not sure when I'll get back to the trail, but I'm hoping it will be sooner than later.

A Bit of Serendipity

I've recently been quite busy with everything but trip planning and outdoor activities - most notably preparing for my third semester oral exam, which I passed a week ago. In focusing on so many other things, I convinced myself that I wasn't doing enough in terms of preparation.

But today, sleep deprived and mentally drained, I stumbled across Lefty's Colorado Trail Grille located in DIA's A Concourse. I couldn't help but smile as I thought about the adventures awaiting me and Ramius next summer.

A small update on trip progress:

• Recently purchased and tested Mini-Trangia 28-t stove
• works very well if you have time (~7.5 minutes to boil)
• Found a great store off of Canyon and 13th that will sell me maps at a discount
• Discovered a way to get Ramius up in Boulder with me more often so we can condition for our two 2012 walks