Colorado Trail Thru Hike Day 24 & 25 | Heading to Lake City

On day 24 and 25 of my Colorado Trail thru hike I made fairly short mileage to get down to Lake City to spend a nero / zero in town. The terrain heading toward Lake City was not too crazy terrain wise but rewarded us with more great views.

Gear used on trail
Zpacks Solplex - No longer sold
Nemo Banshee Quilt - dont buy it, mailed home and bought a Katabatic while on trail
Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie - Only sold in store now

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[timhawkins]

If a trip like yours doesn't decompress you, nothing will.

[daveinstlouis]

Such a Nice Trail, Gonna have to do a section of It.

[michaelunderwood]

Great video! I even see my car at 5:25! I live in Lake city and was up on Snow Mesa photographing the columbines that day so we probably passed each other!

[sylvestergoesoutdoors]

It looks like the trails out there are smooth walking , yet beautiful

[kmcgoeshiking]

Beautiful area you just hiked through! You have covered a lot of miles. Lake City looks like a good hostel. Thanks Chris!!

[ToddStull]

Awesome scenery towards the end there!

[tott]

I watch You Tube videos on my tablet, and your videos I put it in Full Screen Mode to get the full effect. Very Nice. Enjoying.

[maximinorodriguez]

I love lake city . Have you considered on taking people on that hike ??

[midlifeadventures]

Thanks Chris. Really appreciate your style on filming and the views you capture. It was pretty trippy hiking across Snow Mesa and then the trail just disappears over the edge. What did you think about Lake City?