Author Archives: Deserrae Potts

Day 49: A and M Reservoir

Miles Hiked: 24.4 Total Milage: 750 Location: SOBO mile 1335.6 Today I woke up feeling slightly recovered from the long day yesterday. I think stretching and taking ibuprofen last night helped a lot. 12 pack and I started the day around 6:30am. First we descended off the high area we were camping in last night.ContinueContinue reading “Day 49: A and M Reservoir”

Day 48: Wildlife Galore

Miles Hiked: 26.5 Total Milage: 725.6 Location: SOBO mile 311.2 So last night I realized that I forgot to charge my power banks while I was in the last town. I now have to be careful about conserving battery until we get to town because I really need my phone for maps and I reallyContinueContinue reading “Day 48: Wildlife Galore”

Day 45: Revolt to the rescue yet again

Miles Hiked: 0 Total Milage: 667.5 *** I didn’t count any of the miles I did north of Cumbres Pass*** Location: Pagosa Springs Today 12 pack and I woke up and started hiking by 6:30am. I was anxious to get to town and start the process of getting to Wyoming as fast as I can.ContinueContinue reading “Day 45: Revolt to the rescue yet again”

Day 44: One step forward, two steps back

Miles Hiked: 6 This morning 12 pack and I woke up at 3am. I didn’t sleep super well last night because I was so nervous about today. It was cold this morning but not as bad as I expected it to be, having the winter gear to handle it really helps. We collected water fromContinueContinue reading “Day 44: One step forward, two steps back”

Day 42: Another Zero in Chama

Miles Hiked: 0 Total Milage: 667.5 Location: Elk Horn Lodge, Chama NM I had a great zero day hanging out with Rockslide, 12 Pack, Jenga, and Free Fall. I started the day by doing my town chores which included laundry, resupplying, and finding a few more pieces of gear I will need to get throughContinueContinue reading “Day 42: Another Zero in Chama”

Day 41: Cheers to the Land of Enchantment

Miles Hiked: 12.9 Total Milage: 667.5 Location: Elk Horn Lodge, Chama NM This morning I woke up at 5:15 and started hiking at 5:45. I was glad that everyone else also woke up as early as I did. I wanted to cross the border with everyone before it started to rain. The sunrise was veryContinueContinue reading “Day 41: Cheers to the Land of Enchantment”

Day 40: Carson National Forest

Miles Hiked: 28.5 Total Milage: 654.6 This morning I woke up at 5:30 and started hiking by 5:45. I was frustrated that I didn’t sleep well last night when I knew I had such a big day to hike today. Today was the first time I had my rain pants and gloves with me onContinueContinue reading “Day 40: Carson National Forest”

Day 39: The long hitch back

Miles Hiked: Zero Total Milage: 626.1 Location: Hopewell Lake This morning I woke up and did my chores as efficiently as I could. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go back to trail today yet or not. After some research on conditions and the weather, I made the decision to hitch hike back toContinueContinue reading “Day 39: The long hitch back”

Day 38: Revolt to the rescue!

Miles Hiked: 11.5 Total Milage: 626.1 Location: Elk Horn Lodge, Chama NM This morning I woke up around 5am. It was still rainy and wet outside. I was absolutely dreading leaving my sleeping bag. I laid in it until around 6:30a. waiting for my friends to wake up. When it was clear my friends wereContinueContinue reading “Day 38: Revolt to the rescue!”

Day 37: Rio Vallecitos

Miles Hiked: 25.6 Total Milage: 614.6 Location: Rio Vallecitos This morning I woke up to coyotes howling at 5am. It was noticably warm for the morning, so I packed up my things and hit the trail before 6am. I continued hiking through more alpine meadows. It reminded me of the balds in the southern AppalachianContinueContinue reading “Day 37: Rio Vallecitos”