Destination: North Supply Trail, near North Supply Creek Hiked Today: 5 miles We wake up before the alarm sounds. What seems always to happen during town stops...
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Jul 2, 2006 2:32 am
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We have carried some cold pizza to have for supper, but Spur is sleepy so we both fall asleep, intending a short nap. We don't wake up till after midnight,...
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Jul 2, 2006 2:33 am
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Destination: Trout Creek near Radial Mountain Hiked Today: 20 miles When the alarm sounds we stir, cuddling close for our usual 5-minute wake-up snuggle. That...
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Jul 2, 2006 2:33 am
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We meet a family from Texas as they drive along the road. The father asks if we're "some of those CD 'Trailers'?" He is involved with a group that will be...
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Jul 2, 2006 2:42 am
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Destination: The Inn at Steamboat Springs Hiked Today: 22 miles The alarm sounds. We're feeling well-rested, the air temperature is comfortably warm, & we're...
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Jul 2, 2006 5:54 pm
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Destination: Haystack Mountain Hiked Today: 18 miles We're up and waking before 6 AM. I've awakened with a severe sinus headache, and it stays with me as we...
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Jul 2, 2006 6:05 pm
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Destination: Divide near Red Slide Mountain Hiked Today: 18 miles We're up with the alarm but not all that automatically. It's a warm morning despite the...
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Jul 2, 2006 6:15 pm
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Zero Day in Steamboat Springs Thunderhead Lodge We wake up several times, eventually falling asleep again each time. Around 8:30 we head to the dining room for...
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Jul 3, 2006 7:26 am
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Destination: Divide, north of Round Lake Hiked Today: 12 miles We're both awake before the alarm is to go off at 8 AM. I've been waking up almost every hour...
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Jul 8, 2006 3:31 pm
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Destination: Divide north of Lost Ranger Peak Hiked today: 19 miles The alarm sounds. I efficiently grab it, silence it & put it on my wrist. Then I...
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Jul 8, 2006 3:41 pm
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Destination: Vasher Lodge, Encampment Miles Hiked Today: 12 Total Trail Miles: 1221 We're awake with the alarm and relaxed but efficient in our morning...
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Jul 8, 2006 3:42 pm
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Desination: Divide, east of Huston Park Miles Hiked Today: 21 We've crossed the Wyoming border! Total Hike Miles so far: 1209 The alarm sounds. Spur has been...
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Jul 8, 2006 3:44 pm
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We catch up with one another's stories as we begin trekking along the trail. Blister Sister had a good hike up Parkview Mountain, getting off just in time to...
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Jul 8, 2006 4:02 pm
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Jade Motel, Rawlins Hiked Today: 14 miles Total Hike Miles: 1283 We get up with the alarm this morning. Although it's only 5 AM, getting started is easy. The...
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Jul 11, 2006 1:11 pm
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Destination: Teton Reservoir Miles Hiked Today: 30 Total Hike Miles: 1269 We intend to get up when the alarm sounds, but "just a few more minutes" turns into...
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Jul 11, 2006 1:11 pm
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Destination: Divide Peak Hiked Today: 18 Miles Total Hike Miles: 1239 We're both awake before the alarm buzzes, but we lay snuggling comfortably in bed for a...
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Jul 11, 2006 1:12 pm
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Supper is a massive portion of spaghetti, derbs & a delicious peaches & cream dessert made by Backpackers' Pantry. It is really tasty. I guess we'll be having...
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Jul 11, 2006 1:21 pm
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The pizza is great. We eat while we watch the rest of the slide show of our photos. We'll have time only to put a few of them on the website. Various of the...
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Jul 12, 2006 5:08 pm
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We wake up early even though all alarms have been banished. There's a lot to do today, so we get started right away. We have coffee and fruit turnovers for...
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Jul 12, 2006 5:08 pm
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I get up and walk around. Spur is reading a "Dicover" magazine, enjoying it very much. I walk the short ways to the ALCO store to buy a few things - crackers,...
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Jul 13, 2006 2:01 pm
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Trail Day 83 The alarm hasn't sounded, but I can't sleep. I feel anxious, but overall, amazingly well-rested. When I was in the motel office last night, I...
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Jul 13, 2006 2:08 pm
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Total Hike miles: 1332 Destination: North of A&M Reservoir Miles Hiked Today: 28 We are so tired this morning. We ignore the alarm. Then, when we reawaken, we...
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Jul 17, 2006 8:56 pm
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It's getting dark and we're both low on water. (Actually, Spur and I have been sharing mine for the past 1/2-hour or so.) When we reach the road crosing where...
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Jul 17, 2006 9:05 pm
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Trail Day 86 Total Hike Miles: 1359 Destination: Crooks Mountain Hiked Today: 27 Miles It's 5:52 and we're walking. There's a bright orange and pink glow over...
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Jul 17, 2006 9:06 pm
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Trail Day 87 Total Miles: 1391 Miles Hiked Today: 32 Destination: Sweetwater River We sleep well during the night. I wake up several times, admiring the...
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Jul 17, 2006 9:07 pm
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Trail Day 84 Total Miles: 1304 Miles Hiked Today: 21 I sleep pretty well and am feeling a whole lot better than I did yesterday. When you're well, things like...
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Jul 17, 2006 9:07 pm
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We balk at the price and decide that the campgrounds at the far end of town will suffice under the circumstances. We can get a shower and sleep comfortably...
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Jul 27, 2006 5:56 am
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Trail Day 97, Zero-Mile Day We wake up early. There's been a lot of commotion around the campgrounds and neighboring streets all during the night: dogs...
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Jul 27, 2006 5:56 am
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Trail Day 88 Total Miles: 1407 Miles Hiked Today: 16 Destination: Tented 3 miles north of South Pass City I don't know if I heard my alarm or not. If I did...
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Jul 27, 2006 6:01 am
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There is a well-stocked hiker box from which I get some gorp, snack bars, crackers and some tea bags. Later, after we do our own food sort, we leave a bunch of...
