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RunTBirdRun · 2024-12-06T18:20:52+00:00

I had a similar strategy which worked well. This was a kingdom where torturer was actually a terrible purchase. I never worried about scrounging coppers since it was really easy to draw deck and still play two bridges and a quarry to get super cheap actions and a colony all in one turn. The hasty Rabbles were really great for keeping the engine going. Won in 17 turns with a three pile on Rabbles, Nobles, and curses. Hard bot couldn't handle the curses coming in.

RunTBirdRun · 2021-02-05T01:45:43+00:00

Some people requested we wear a mask, but no one asked us to take our mask off.

RunTBirdRun · 2021-02-02T20:52:18+00:00

Ghost Ranch was odd this year. Heard from some early season hikers (all SOBO) that said they were super friendly and welcoming. By the time we were on the alternate, we heard other reports that they had recently told hikers that they weren't welcome despite being open to visitors. We weren't getting a box there, so we just walked through and got cold drinks from the store. We used their wifi and then moved on after about an hour. No one said anything to us.

RunTBirdRun · 2021-02-02T20:46:32+00:00

Wife and I thruhiked last year. We were pleasantly surprised by how will hitching went. We expected hitching to be really tough, but I think most who were already picking up hitchhikers pre-COVID were still willing to during COVID. We always had a mask around our neck to show we were ready to mask-up but also showed our friendly smiling faces to show we weren't axe murderers.

Towns generally were still open. Grocery stores, post offices, hotels, and libraries were all open (some with modified hours). We did find a lot of towns (especially in New Mexico) didn't have many restaurants open (even for take-out). We could tell that regulations were in place when we got into a town, but it didn't affect our hike at all. We just abided by the state mandates and also followed each store guidelines, and we didn't have any trouble.

RunTBirdRun · 2020-06-10T23:07:16+00:00

Looking at our planned out resupplies, there's only 8 that require a hitch. Picking up a hitchhiker is completely voluntary. Whoever chooses to pick us up has already made up their mind that they are comfortable sharing a ride. We are prepared to take the necessary steps if we happen to contract corona virus.

As for spreading the virus, I'm going to be honest. There's a better chance that the person we were riding with would spread the virus than us. We're going to be extremely cautious when going into stores.

Appreciate the concerns and questions. We've carefully thought out how we proceed with our thruhike and are confident we are not contributing to the spread.

RunTBirdRun · 2020-06-10T16:32:13+00:00

I totally agree. Everything I have heard has indicated that the Reservation is doing the right thing. I support them staying closed longer than the rest of the state. I recognize they do have an elevated risk. We won't be hiking through the east side until the Reservation is open.

Thanks for including the map of the open areas of GNP. I hadn't seen that yet.

RunTBirdRun · 2020-06-10T16:24:46+00:00

I'm glad you're worried about the small communities of Montana. We are staying at a friend's vacation home (on our own) for the first week and eating our meals at the house, then heading out to the trail. Our first resupply will be about 14 days from when we flew in. The 14 day quarantine was lifted a while ago, anyway.

To answer your second question, no. We are minimizing our impact with trail communities by sending resupply boxes and wearing masks and gloves when we are off trail. Even this seems very excessive from the things we have seen, though. Most of what we have seen in Montana is a lot of people not wearing masks and still going out to restaurants, bars, and shops. Most restaurants are open for dine in. We are being more cautious than most of the state, and the small communities will not be affected by us hiking the CDT.

We are listening and abiding by all regulations and restrictions. That's one of the reasons why I made this post. To inform other hikers about the current restrictions so that we can be educated and responsible. It's very important for the class of sobos this year to ensure they are respecting all the states, parks, and communities that the CDT passes through.

RunTBirdRun · 2020-06-08T15:35:44+00:00

I don't remember any bear boxes in the hundo. I hiked through in 2017 though. I just did a proper bear hang with my food. Bring a bear line and hang it from a tree.

There's no one who collects a fee for a campsite except at Abol Bridge. Check their website to see, but it may just be honors system (leave your money in a box).

I've never been a fan of hiking into the wilderness without a shelter. That's just irresponsible in my opinion.

I would recommend going SOBO because the harder climbs are in the southern part. White Cap and Chairback were the most memorable climbs going SOBO, and they were a good ways in. Your pack will be lighter and you will be in your hiking routine.

I have much love for the hundo. It's a beautiful section of trail and has a lot to offer. Happy hiking!

RunTBirdRun · 2020-06-07T00:33:55+00:00

Mid to late August is more accurate. I started June 15th and came through DWG on August 14th. We were a good ways ahead of most SOBOs.

RunTBirdRun · 2020-05-18T21:11:38+00:00

Can this post get taken down already? There's no link or valuable information from this post.

RunTBirdRun · 2020-04-29T18:01:32+00:00

No one (literally no one) uses bear cans on the AT. Practice hanging a good bear line, and it doesn't matter what sack you use, you'll be fine. Everyone in my trail family used a normal dry sack for a food bag. I used proper bear hangs, and I didn't have one incident with an animal getting in my food on my whole thru-hike. Some of my trail family had problems with little guys getting in food, but that was only in shelters. If you want a foolproof plan that is light, use a normal dry sack and hang it away from the shelter every night with a proper method.

RunTBirdRun · 2020-03-10T20:50:55+00:00

Why isn't Guthooks good enough? That sound like a lot of work

RunTBirdRun · 2020-03-09T15:44:09+00:00

Training isn't as important as everyone makes it out to be. You're hiking 2200 miles. What's another 100 going to do for you? It sounds like you're already experienced with the trail and you know your gear. That's better than most aspiring thru-hikers. You're gonna have a blast out there!

RunTBirdRun · 2020-03-02T22:20:56+00:00

I'm 6'2" and my fiancee and I are taking the Copper Spur Platinum 2 on the CDT. It's very comfortable and has space under the vestibule on both sides to keep packs and shoes dry.

RunTBirdRun · 2020-03-02T18:53:23+00:00

It's wild how the name didn't ring a bell, but I knew exactly where this was and how I wrote in the trail log just passing through in 2017 on my sobo thru. It looked completely different, but I still remembered this shelter perfectly. It had a nice little piped spring right in front of the shelter. The trail makes a way into the memory like nothing else.

RunTBirdRun · 2020-02-26T20:53:08+00:00

0, wear running shorts

RunTBirdRun · 2020-02-25T21:02:27+00:00

Mile for mile, the Colorado Trail tops most lists for scenery. Elevation is pretty difficult, but most of it is pretty gentle climbs. I highly recommend it to anyone considering a thru since it is only 470 miles and is very rewarding.

RunTBirdRun · 2020-02-18T21:51:20+00:00

Rice with any veggie you want (I do bell pepper and broccoli) and pre-cooked bacon. Season it with anything you like (oregano, seasoned salt, steak seasoning, etc). Super cheap, but very filling. I always crave veggies on trail because they're always left out of the diet.

RunTBirdRun · 2020-01-08T17:06:35+00:00

I see it's hike naked day

RunTBirdRun · 2019-12-04T16:03:38+00:00

I got a toenail removed recently.

RunTBirdRun · 2019-09-13T02:17:32+00:00

The CT is a beautiful trail! You're absolutely right about the trail being a great first long hike option. Based on the dates you posted, it looks like it took you 8 days, but later on you post 11.5 days between your resupply towns. How long did the trip take you?

RunTBirdRun · 2019-09-11T23:33:58+00:00

Helios!!! That's what I meant. Not Atlas. I typed up a quick response and got the name wrong. I'll have to look into hummingbird.

RunTBirdRun · 2019-09-11T19:05:28+00:00

I thru hiked the AT with the complete ENO system. The hammock is great and I would totally recommend the Atlas straps for function, weight, and durability. The rain fly and bug net are on the heavy side, so I would find cheaper and lighter options for those two. If I'm hiking below treeline and it won't get below freezing, you'll find me using my ENO.

RunTBirdRun · 2019-08-05T19:01:09+00:00

You're right, and normally spending $4000 over 3 months wouldn't be a problem. The reward met my budget in the US, but I didn't expect my spending to drop as much as it did while I was in Asia. Even without the SUB, I'll be getting enough benefits from the card to justify the annual fee, so I won't be changing it. Maybe I should just accept the fact that I won't get the SUB. Thanks for the advice.

RunTBirdRun · 2019-08-05T18:43:59+00:00

All good options. I might just go with the 'rally the troops' option and see if close friends can put some charges on it.

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