Trail Prep for the CDT

Big Sky/Super Butte Alternative

I’m of course looking at that again while making plans for New Mexico next month.

We have reservations at https://lavaflowhostel.com/ and a shuttle to where we got off at 563 for my pneumonia.

May 3, 2024 on the CDT v

We go from there to Cuba at 627.9. About 65 miles. That means about five pre-trail legs days going NOBO.

The notes aren’t always updated from last year, but many are. It was just fun to realize there had not been a note at that point since May of last year.

Morning of May 3, 2024.

It also was a good benchmark since we were in the same area last year.

I’m also watching the snow levels. So far they look manageable but last year had some unfortunate weather late in the year so I’m nervous.

May 2, 2024 on the CDT

Otherwise it is just a matter of mailing out a resupply for the Bob, already have arrangements for our car in the Gila and we have permits for the last PCT section.

Video from the PCT.

CDT SOBO video. Over an hour long.

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