11 Tips for Thru-Hiking the Colorado Trail

"The Colorado Trail was my first ever thru-hike. As a deeply anxious individual, I spent the months leading up to my start date frantically scouring the Internet for “The Tips” that would, if followed, magically guarantee a smooth, fun, easy trail experience. When you Google “What do I need to know before thru-hiking the Colorado Trail”, you’ll learn a few things: Don’t get blisters, avoid lightning, and prevent altitude sickness. All of these things are easier said than done! Furthermore, none of this advice helped me feel more confident for the start of the trail, seeing as I had no idea how to avoid blisters, lightning, and altitude sickness..." Read the full article on The Trek 👉 https://thetrek.co/11-tips-i-wish-id-known-before-hiking-the-colorado-trail/ Follow Katie on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/k80.trail/ If you're thru-hiking this or next year and you're interested in blogging or vlogging for The Trek, start here 👉 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram @thetrek.co 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thetrek.co Follow us on Facebook at The Trek 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theTrek.co/ Are you thru-hiking in the near future? Consider blogging for The Trek! 👇 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ Get the best from The Trek every week, directly to your inbox: https://linkly.link/2G2v6 Check out our suggested Appalachian Trail & Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists AT: https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/appalachian-trail-faq/ PCT: https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trail-thru-hike-gear-list/ ------------------------------------------------------------- #Backpacking #ThruHiking #UltralightBackpacking #TheTrek #HowToThruHike #HowToBackpacking #BackpackingBasics #BackpackingMistakes