Day 11, quite soft!
I woke up with a solitary camp. I am used to the hustle and bustle of multiple hikers who break and pack. Not today! Somehow I appreciate camping alone. I identify myself as introverted in my daily life. I need my time alone to recharge. However, I love the opportunity to talk to people in the camp. I tend to walk only at my own pace, so exchange stories in the camp is something I really enjoy.
On the 11th it began in a much more discreet way. A modest rise to begin with a beautiful walk along one side of the crest. I know Collegiate West is where many of the great views reside, but East has a lot to offer. I enjoyed the great views today. The path continued rolling during the first 10 miles. I did not see many hikers, but I saw many cyclists. I wonder how different it feels pedaling Durango. I ended up going to a father and son who are through walking through the university loop. It was nice to see his link. I wonder if one day we will be and my son and/or daughter. Maybe. I hope we share this hobby!
Way walking to the hot springs complex
I was humming at a good pace, lost in my thoughts, when suddenly the path spat me on a dirt road near Mount Princeton. I had not been paying much attention to how the land would look today, so a road walk surprised me. I started on a dirt road to Frontier Ranch. Once I got to the main door, I had an incredible view of the peak of Mount Princeton … and the mass storm was formed on it. A little frightening and beautiful fear of seeing. The impressive power of nature can really be overwhelming. Not wanting to be soaked, I remembered it for some Colorado roads on my way to Mount Princeton Resort. My God, I felt exposed. Shoulderless, fast cars and faster storm. It is not ideal. Happily, I arrived at the dry complex and in one piece.
I stayed at the resort for fast lunch. A sandwich, a little pizza and a gatorade. I sat on a cover eating, waiting to see if the storm would happen. While ate, some other hikers approached me to recruit some more compatriots to share a $ 400 room at the resort. No, thanks! That was my signal to return to the road. What a vortex was that place! I finished the last walk of my path to Chalk Creek and I was going up once more.
He escaped from the resort and was made for the camp
I decided to listen to the podcast BPR episode with Whitney «All Good» Laruffa. It is such an interesting guy that I discovered that it is from the city just by my side in NH. That interview took me to Sand Creek and Camp to spend the night. The land was flat with scarce trees and a view of the mountains in the distance. In general, a really pleasant and soft way to finish a great day of mile. On the 11th it was a 27 -mile day that prepared me for a very easy day at my second city stop, departure. I am so excited to shower and eat. So excited.
Pink, spine and sprout
Rose: A second great consecutive day! I feel great with my legs and lungs! Finally!
Thorn: walks along the way. Hard pass.
BUD: City Day Babyyyyyy! We get to exit!
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