Pro tip sleeping: sleep on your gear three nights at home prior to the trip. Take ear plugs and Tylenol pm the first 2 nights on trail to reduce sourness and aid sleep wear loaded pack three days prior trip during training. these methods have worked for me 30+ years. good luck and enjoy the adventure
@OutsideComfortZone Жыл бұрын
These are GREAT tips, Erika! Thank you!
@karinhoskin24843 жыл бұрын
So I guess I'll unpack my unicycle ;) Was planning on my first segments (2 & 3) this summer ... ya got me scared, you've got me hooked to watch the next video!
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
Don’t be afraid! These are beautiful sections with just a little planning :)
@davidheald82992 жыл бұрын
We jump off July 22nd. Excited yet nervous…..first big thru hike.
@OutsideComfortZone2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear, David! It's going to be a great hike! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help as you get ready to launch on your trip!
@trailnamejasper94573 жыл бұрын
I would most likely eat all the chocolate before I made it out of the parking lot. But I will try my best.
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
It truly is a struggle to not eat it all before starting the hike! haha!
@firefighter26993 жыл бұрын
I’ll be out there in July for my thru hike, sooooo excited. Did the first 2 sections last summer
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
Oh man! Can’t wait to hear how the through hike goes for you. If you can handle segment two, you can handle anything. Thanks, Mark!
@firefighter26993 жыл бұрын
@@OutsideComfortZone thanks bro! I definitely can’t wait. Trying to decide if I want to get a gopro type camera to record it and make a video. Today’s weather has me so excited for it. Was in the 60s here in Co with an awesome sunset.
@mountaintrailventures3 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea on the chocolate bar for morale boost.
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brent! It’s been a game changer for my hiking buddies and me over the years 🙌🏼🙌🏼. Did you get some hiking in this weekend?
@brib97163 жыл бұрын
I'd advise camping on the hill overlooking the Platte, not right next to it. Otherwise CONDENSATION.
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
You're super right about that! This year was crazy for condensation for some reason!
@amya68013 жыл бұрын
03:00-03:12 and right near the end your audio cuts out. Great video! I’m excited to watch more! This will be my first thru hike. Totally agree about the chocolate. It helps so much on long treks!
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know! I will see how to fix it!
@craigohlgren68753 жыл бұрын
5:37 - 5:51 also....
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
@@craigohlgren6875 Thanks, Craig! it seems to be a weird glitch on some browsers. I appreciate you pointing it out!
@leslielarocca28153 жыл бұрын
Yes...was wondering about this...
@Packsalot3 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was a ton of information. Thanks for the tips. Take care.
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, PaL! Looking forward to catching up on your videos soon!
@ellenshopes99653 жыл бұрын
Nice intro. Last I looked, camping was NOT allowed at the Platte River at the end of the first segment. Day use only.
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
Yep! You're partially right. It's not allowed past or next to the river, but there are lots of spots where people camp about 100 yards before the river itself. I've always seen dozens of tents here each year.
@ChaseOliver20243 жыл бұрын
I once did the CT
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
It's great, right??
@ChaseOliver20243 жыл бұрын
@@OutsideComfortZone best 36 days of my life
@JoshuaRoevear2 жыл бұрын
Best shuttle company to get from Denver to Waterton?
@OutsideComfortZone Жыл бұрын
This is a great question, Joshua, and I think the best option here (at least the simplest) is to take the train from the airport to the end of the line at Mineral Station and then call an Uber. It's not perfect, but it works. The other option, which is also great, would be to get the Trail Angel and Shuttlers list from the Colorado Trail Foundation and trade an angel lunch for a ride. This is a great way to begin building community before setting off on the adventure. Hope this helps!
@randyholloway9203 жыл бұрын
Why does the audio keep cutting out
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
I dunno, to be honest. That was very early in my editing so I still had a lottt to learn.
@SophisticatedDogCat3 жыл бұрын
5:19 I do this, but with cigarettes.
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a smoker, but I can TOTALLY understand this!
@SophisticatedDogCat3 жыл бұрын
@@OutsideComfortZone I'm not a regular smoker whatsoever, but when I go out into the backcountry it's so nice to have a way to get a little buzz without carrying alcohol.
@JH-hw3ci3 жыл бұрын
did you end up finishing the trail?
@OutsideComfortZone3 жыл бұрын
I've done the entire trail, but last summer was only Denver-Silverton. I did the Collegiate Loop in 2015 and Monarch Pass-Durango in 2016. I also did segments 1-4 two years ago. Every step of the trail is amazing.