Chapter 18
@mycrazyadventurescalledlife
Day 18, July 25, 2021
West Collegiate Mile Marker 31.3 to 52 (20.7 miles)
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Today is an early, 6 am start for a hard section, Segment 3. Some SoBo's said to do it in one go as it is all exposed and no where to camp. Although after going through it, there are definitely some in the middle sections. Hard to plan though if bad weather comes unexpectedly since Guthook doesn't show any photos on the majority of the Colorado Trail.
Bridge at the start of Segment 3
A Pica sitting still with Fitzpatrick Peak in the background
This is a very beautiful section. My second favorite after the San Juans. Today was a tough 20 something miles, with 6 passes/high point. The first pass was a nice, big switchback from where I camped this morning. Yesterday afternoon, this was hidden in view by dark rainclouds and I am glad today is a beautiful sunny day.
Near the first pass of the day
On the way up to the second pass
Going down from the second pass
Going up the third pass on Emma Burr Mountain
Going down from the third pass. Emma Burr Mountain on the left.
Loving these views
An alien in the rocks
Going up towards the fourth pass
On top of the 4th pass, thunderstorm coming towards me
After waiting out the thunderstorm, going up the 5th pass towards Wander Ridge
Looking back from the 5th pass of the thunderstorm that just passed through
Lost Lake below the Colorado Trail
Heading towards Cottonwood Pass with one more pass to go
Going up the 6th and last pass of the day
Going up the 6th pass. Wander Ridge on the right
Made it to the last pass! So glad!
Going down to Cottonwood Pass
Beautiful windy road
Down to Cottonwood Pass
Heading into Texas Creek
