Hi my name is Kez. I enjoy a myriad of things: drinking tea, the 80's, getting out and exploring the outdoors. I also like to dabble in photography and video making. I hope you enjoy following on some of my outdoor adventures.
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You did have some big climbs in that section! It was tough to tell from the video…was there a trail and/or cairns to follow along the ridge from Edwards to Grays, or did you have to do some route finding? I’m hiking the CDT next year, so just curious how challenging that section is going to be. Thanks for another great video!
A fleece hoodie that you can only buy from one shop by appointment in Leadville so they are super sought after/you’re a cool hiker kid if you have one. so I’m officially cool now 😎
28 minutes! Yay! Mum and dad will be happy. Haha. So impressed by the climbs. Well done. Even more impressed at fixing the tent during thunderstorms. You really are Gina. Cool cool cool cool.
Thanks so much. it is more the temperature at that altitude for me. although I’m sure my sleep is more broken at that height but I just don’t realise it.
I am really enjoying your hike from my UK armchair, and am most impressed with what appears to be your quiet but determined style. I hope your friends and family back home are acknowledging that you are the eighth wonder of the world. Yes, what do you call two moose? Mooses?
I don't know what would be worse - thunderstorms or the altitude. I'm sure there'll be moments when it's both. Clever shelter creation with the umbrella in the tree. We introduced Theres to your vids this morning because it's become a Friday morning brekky tradition and she was with us 😊
Enjoying your vids. Especially the tips for future hikers. What are your rain pants brand pls and are they waterproof? Also why did you choose to start so early in the season. Stay safe, hike on.
black Diamond and as waterproof as any rain gear can be. Not my first choice but they are what the store in Silverton had. Outdoor Research has lighter rain paints.
so much fun, but I always need to remember to watch out for hidden rocks. I get too excited about not walking for a bit that I’m not always as careful as I should be.
Thru hiker here . . . have gone through that daily routine many times myself, and congratulate you on presenting it in an educational way . . . well done !!
Wonderful, beautiful, gorgeous views. You were smart for stopping in Silverton, regardless of the weather, that’s a great town to visit. Thanks for sharing your videos.
Really great coverage of the trail, I love your videos. Great job covering some difficult terrain. Out of curiosity, did you bring micro spikes or other traction for the snowy slopes and (either way) do you think it's worth the weight to bring given what you've encountered so far, or just make do with kick steps and stepping carefully?
Yes. I had both microspikes and ice axe but only occasionally used them. ice axe was more useful as the snow was often soft or well kicked in so microspikes were not that helpful.
That's a great effort and probably the direction I woukd have done it as well. A few friends here in WA have done it and said don't when I said I was considering it. After seeing the rocky terrain, and the scrambles involved and considering my 70+ age, I'm thinking Yeah but Nah. Kudos for your great presentation and commentary. Thanks shiploads.
Thanks 👍. Yes, it is a rocky trail but people still manage to do it but often at a much slower pace than me. But if that is what makes it achievable for people than that is great.
I hiked Wolf Creek pass on my 70th birthday with my daughters their husbands and my grandkids. It was memorable. It was really good seeing it again. BTW the Chama railroad is not a steam railroad. It uses coal, it is a narrow gauge railroad.
What factors did you consider when comparing hiking in Wyoming’s Basin in June versus August, and which month did you ultimately choose to hike? Also, are you on Facebook / Insta? I'd love to connect and follow your Continental Divide Trail journey and get more hiking tips! Let's keep in touch!
We wondered what a through hiker eats each day? A long time ago in August 1972 I was hiking in Ontario and the group tired of dehydrated meals, and collectively said "Let's have steaks" so we found our way to a country tavern to do that.
The answer to that is like a teenage boy! Lots of chocolate, candy, anything high in calories. Lots of Tortillas and the equivalent of Continental Pasta packets, rice etc.
As others have siad that will have been a Dusky Grouse. They are the only large woodland/mountain grouse in the region (larger than Ruffed Grouse) and they sit on logs or in trees, puff out their chest and "hoot" (low, far-carrying sounds not too different from some owls, hence their calls are termed "hoots").
