The Colorado Trail-made it to Breck!

We are sitting here at the Red, White, and Blue Fire Station 6 in downtown Breckenridge, enjoying a much-needed trail break! The guys at the firehouse have been nothing short of fantastic, letting us sprawl all over with our wet and smelly camping gear!

And why were we all wet and smelly?! 

Because in delaying our start time a day and trying to avoid the low pressure storm system we actually managed to walk for 13 hours in pouring rain, only to have to set up camp in the rain, only to have it rain all night, and then wake up to put on all our wet gear again!

Thankfully our first few days on the trail were the hardest-when we finally had sun on Saturday we were ecstatic!

Thus far all our gear is holding up great, our minds are fresh, our bodies have consistent but different aches every day...

We are managing almost 25 miles a day, hoping to bump it up to 30 when we get a bit further along.

Otherwise, we have seen some amazing wildlife and have met about 5 other enthusiastic and friendly thru-hikers!

Can't wait to start out again tomorrow morning, bright and early from Breckenridge. 

We will try to check in again at the Mt. Princeton hot springs where we hope to soak in the healing waters and rest again for an afternoon...

Thanks to all our friends and family for supporting us on this big adventure!

Less than 400 miles to go!!!