CDT Thru Hike 2020: Episode 2. Rawlins to Atlantic City, WY

Trekking through the Great Divide Basin

[@hopeonthetrail6984]

When I was much younger and totally in love with horses I had a huge wall picture that looked just like the tan and white horse that you videoed that was running and then stopped with its mane blowing in the breeze. Im watching this whole hike over again. I had gone up in the mountains on a camping outing for the month of Oct. here in 2022 but I contracted Covid. Only saw a few hikers and a few animals. Bummer. Not a fun time. At least the month was almost over. The only fun part of this whole thing is getting to watch all your hikes again. And loving everyone. Thanks and Blessings, Teri Hope

[@PurlTogether]

I'm so pleased to have found your channel! As a novice backpacker in my early 50s, I'm so inspired by you all. And as a southern Wyoming resident, let me be the first to thank you for calling them by their proper name, Pronghorn, rather than "antelope." I'm guessing the prairie chickens were either sharp-tailed grouse, or maybe a sage grouse? Looking forward to binge watching your previous videos and following your CDT journey. Well done crossing the basin!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

CDT is def the most varied trail of the triple crown. Road walks, bush whacking, ridge walking, crawling on your belly under trees snd barbed ride fences. lol

[@Jan.harvey]

Love your journey- And I found this great description of the Basin online. "A day here without almost-constant wind is like a summer day in the South bereft of stifling humidity-not likely."

[@tessazywiec4992]

What a glorious journey! The sun would do me in, though. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Wyoming is so flat snd next to no trees so it’s super windy, hot snd dry or cold snd dry wind. Lots of vows snd wild horses and prong horn. I had lunch in Rawlings once. It as a super old diner. The booths were so old that the springs were shot so our table was about chin level. Good was good but we were giggling. We wanted to ask for a booster seat or a phone book to sit on Luke we were little kids. Lol. But lots of good memories in Wyoming

[@judyrobinson9556]

Hi ladies, what a trek thru that basin! you guys did great! those CDT signs that were lying flat on the ground. was it confusing which way to go? and sleeping among all those cow pies! yuk! you could go potty there and no one would know the difference. haha

[@jamesbass6896]

That's awesome - I use the same Talenti gelato container when I backpack!

[@RadiateJoy]

After all of the emptyness of the basin, watching the plane cruise overhead was surreal. Thanks for sharing this journey. Excited to see the Wind River Range (altho probably not nearly as thrilled as you must be)! Love and hugs!

[@dabneymockalis8198]

Great music! So great to watch your journeys once again 💕 very inspiring

[@walk-tall-hikes]

You three are an inspiration! Definitely a harsh beauty out there. Thanks for taking us along.

[@SpacialMeg]

Y’all have the best cdt videos! Love the music choices.

[@Mtnsunshine]

Yay! Episode 2. I was just thinking about you ladies yesterday , hoping everything was going well and that there would be another video soon. 😊. Thank you for this. Can't wait to watch it with my morning coffee. 👍 ☕️

[@ladybughomer]

Such a pleasure to watch. Thanks for taking the time to film, edit, and post these films.

[@triumfant2]

What beautiful scenery. That wind!! Water supply’s are interesting. I love the wild horses❤️ there so beautiful and-looked curious. Pesky sighting made me laugh!! It did look so harsh! And being from outside philadelphia pa, Atlantic City sounds so funny.enjoy your adventure

[@jboren5552]

I sure enjoyed sitting in the air conditioning, sipping a cup of coffee, watching you guys get sun and windburned-and wishing I was there! Love you all!

[@carriesing]

Most videos I watch on 1.5 speed but never yours. I look forward to them and savor every moment like my favorite meal. Thank you for bringing us along!

[@TheDen2022]

Congratulations on the first 100 miles 👏 this looks pretty rough but you three hung in there. This is why you 3 inspire me so much. That no quit attitude I love it. Take care out there. Love you ladies 💖

[@RhedaDolinger]

OMG girls... so great to see your next adventure. Sending vibes for strength and JOY... this made me cry... I love the horses..xoxoxo

[@lisabautista8265]

Seriously the best vlog on youtube right now. It warmed my heart when you filmed the wild horse and found the water cache. Pesky seemed so likeable too, LOL, the high desert is having a positive effect on her! Have a safe journey, looking forward to more of your adventures. Thanks for sharing.

[@dreamhiker2]

Your bags look so light especially in light of you all carry a weeks worth of food - would you mind sharing what's in your pack & how you keep it so light?

[@helenvwalker7919]

You are amazing, all that wind, very little water! Full of admiration for you all!!

[@hoozurmama883]

Y'all are my heroes! Thanks for sharing your adventures and being such an inspiration. Godspeed.

[@turtlemummatreks9786]

Loved the wildlife, Irises and your attitudes 👣💚🇦🇺🐢

[@sarahwade3976]

What a week! You ladies are amazing! I appreciate you sharing this journey with us!

[@graydogtreks]

Outstanding content by spectacular ladies. Thank you for sharing your boldness. I connected a carbon cartridge by platypus to the outflow of the swayer squeeze and what a difference it makes when only stinky water is available.

[@brianm9364]

Your all are so inspirational to me thank you!!! I find you videos fascinating and interesting as a fellow hiker my self, something The trails are tough but so gratifying I'll be watching your new adventure have fun!

[@carlybyman4696]

You guys are incredible.

[@iattrekker2400]

Great string of videos through a tough section! It’s going to be so interesting seeing the terrain transition as you move into the foothills/mountains/greenery/snow again.

[@markseay4930]

Had trouble understanding Lynn in her red parka with hood while the wind was blowing. Couldn't help but think of Kenny on South Park

[@wanderwomenkristyannette5021]

Ha ha. Who killed Kenny?

[@martinwelch5774]

🤣

[@Mtnsunshine]

This was amazing! 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Yes, Wyoming redefines 'harsh environment '. But you survived it with grace, grit, and an unending sense of humor.....even with dear Pesky showing up. 🤣. She has tenacity! You have to give her that. 😊. Congratulations on surviving the Great Basin. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉. Loved seeing the stunningly majestic wild horses. That they can survive out there in unbelievable. And your visual documentary on the survival rate of the CDT signs was funny. Not too many left standing after the wind and cattle have beat them up. But I imagine, even if they used steel posts, the cattle would flatten them after using them for itching posts. Anyway, you survived the cold and the wind and yucky water. Again, my hat is off to you all. And that is with respect for what you are accomplishing, not because the wind ripped it off my head. 😆 💨. Can't wait for next week! Take care and good luck! 👍

[@ShanOutdoors]

Enjoying watching your adventure! One day I will hike this trail! Thanks for sharing your adventures with all of us!

[@birdwatcherjean6293]

Incredibly tough slogging! Wow, you ladies are troopers!

[@jeanmckenzie3254]

Wonderful...harsh but those horse incredible once in a lifetime experience. Good luck FCats. Looking forward to your next one.

[@antoniabaker7770]

I love your music choices.

[@shannonnees5856]

Annette, the green Blistex! We are Blistex sisters! Lol

[@legnar455]

This is fascinating. I admire your stamina and fortitude. Enjoying your journey so much!

[@markcummings6856]

Best thing going on KZbin. Nothing but admiration. Finding your wild, just like the horses.

[@kimoconnor4998]

Awesome journey! You are doing great. I thought of you today as I was hiking up to the new Dixon trail to Cheyenne Mt. So fun. Keep up the good work and can't wait for the next video.

[@stanthemanhikes2965]

Wow really harsh conditions. You ladies are really tough!!! Wild horses were beautiful much different than the ponies of Greyson Highlands. I was sitting here watching with my 7 year old granddaughter and was explaining to her about who Pesky is. I think you should ask Pesky's advise about cold soaking I'm sure she has much experience that she could share with all of you. My granddaughter thinks you ladies are great and I agree!!!

[@lynnedmiston5237]

Thanks Stan!

[@steffystrailmix3797]

Congrats on 100!! It looks like terrible trail maintenance, markers on the ground or lack of. Amazing work ladies!

[@livinglike_lisa7954]

Always love your videos. They are fun and inspiring. Stay safe!

[@zornjunctionyarncoyarn3259]

Gosh those wild horses look great in comparison to the wild horses in New Mexico - they look as healthy as my well kept Arabian!

[@wanderwomenkristyannette5021]

They were beautiful.

[@gerilos9802]

OMG what have you gotten us into??? So happy to be along with you via video. Even when the conditions are so bad you ladies are still positive. Love that. It's great to see the U.S. still has wildlife roaming free, horses, sheep and prairie chickens. And you, ha. What a surprise to find trail magic in the middle of nowhere. God provides somehow. You all look like you really enjoyed those burgers. Take care, be safe.

[@reneeh2050]

Wind, downed signs, & water few & far between...you ladies are bada$$$! And super inspirational ❤️ Stay safe! Be well!

[@karenmonsen1517]

I´m so glad that I stumbled upon you gals!! I did the PCT in 2018 at 56 years of age and I want to do the CDT in 2022 the year I turn 60. Though I would love to a gang like you ladies!! I did the PCT solo but met some amazing people. I´m loving these videos!! So inspiring.

[@wanderwomenkristyannette5021]

Best of luck to you. Congratulations on your PCT hike.

[@adventuremedic4538]

Playing catch-up as always. Some things are just not meant to be eaten cold! LOL

[@melissaheartofgoldgardens2502]

I want to go!

[@christinetaggart2715]

Well done ladies, the basin looks tough for a number of reasons. Don’t know if I could come at the cold soak method! Keep up the sun screen the wind is so damaging. Love your efforts to stay positive, laugh and enjoy the beauty around you. Cheers from coffee on the couch in Australia.

[@laurelzitowitz5452]

Wow, ladies! I don't see how you can even find the trail! I grew up on the eastern plains of Colorado, so I know about the wind. It never really stops,j except sometimes at night. I'm rooting for you. You're doing great!

[@larryensminger2005]

After watching the second episode I am wordering if we met on Parkview mountain summer 2018? There is an old structure there. It is between Willow Pass and Steamboat Springs. It was a very windy day. I think that group of 3 ladies was going to stop at Battle Pass that year.

[@larryensminger2005]

After watching your intro video I realized you are not the three ladies we meet on Parkview Mtn 2018. My wife and I are enjoying your videos. We have been hiking sections of the CDT each of the last three summers. This fall we discovered my wife has breast cancer. So this summer is out for us. Hopefully we will be back on the trail next summer. Have a great adventure.

[@wanderwomenkristyannette5021]

I am so sorry to hear about your wife. Sending her healing vibes. Hopefully you both will be back on the trail soon.

[@keypenhikeralan4233]

What a journey. Thanks for letting us follow along..

[@janetantill2919]

Just love you guys! When my day is hard I watch you all and I know I can get thru life. Ever 3 weeks ago lost house in a house fire 🔥 burned to the ground. But we all are well.,God is good God iis Great!

[@wanderwomenkristyannette5021]

So sorry about your house. Sending hugs.

[@angelak9456]

Don't go down Wrinkle Road! 🤣

[@seeblue5490]

Just so y'all know. The CDT is 3,000 miles long. Most of it travels at high elevations (snow, ice, wind, fire, tree-falls, water/flooding, avalanches, wild animals)…and very few people and only small towns, many 20 or more miles from the trail. It’s relatively inaccessible much of the year. Trail maintenance…it’s complicated…and difficult. Only several hundred hikers attempt to hike it every year, and not many finish it in one season. It's pretty easy to navigate using smartphone apps and/or a GPS if you're experienced using these tools. Compared to other long trails: it's longer, more isolated, less people/less sociable, has grizzly bears, is higher altitude, less water, can be colder and hotter, longer carries between resupply, towns are farther off trail, fewer trail angels or trail magic, you need to hike more daily miles to finish in one season, forest fires can be a common diversion, there are many alternate pathways to take, a typical through hike S to N requires snow/ice training and preparation. The trail probably isn’t actively maintained this year due to COVID-19. Learn, donate or volunteer here: continentaldividetrail.org

[@wanderwomenkristyannette5021]

I know we're just women, but we did research before heading out.

[@brendastevens2111]

Imagine the wagon trains and the hardships....I think of the uncertainty and trials they endured They were so brave! Great hiking Wander Women. I think you all have a bit of pioneer in your DNA.♥️

[@AncientVlogger]

So I have to ask the obvious question - - why are so many of the CDT signs on the ground?

[@wanderwomenkristyannette5021]

I think it's from the relentless strong winds.

[@jacquem4480]

Need a new sign design ! LOL

[@gypsygirl6887]

I agree. Sad. Wondered if it was maybe from the horses and cows using them as scratching post. Lol. Hope the CDT will install more permanent post markers.

[@StepsbyKaatje]

@@gypsygirl6887 I was wondering the same thing. Not easy to find your way!

[@kathyfales8689]

Love watching your adventures. ❤️

[@simplynej]

I always hear people talking about how the CDT isn't marked very well.....but it seems it is, just none of them are still standing. :-) :-)

[@marshamann6390]

Did u guys get 2 go by the casino in Alantic City?? (I know. I know.) Lov ya'll

[@robertbarnes6047]

I enjoy the sit down. So much open spaces. Awesome job.

[@crystalelkins5301]

Love your journey! The CDT appears to be the most difficult when it comes to signage; it's crazy how most of them are on the ground.

[@megdagon4884]

Wow those wild horses! So beautiful!

[@MaryTravels53]

The wind is brutal. I know it has to play havoc on your skin. Extra pack weight for moisturizer I guess.

[@joshuamoore1091]

Food, water, gear, guthook, determination and a good attitude?

[@KathyLop1956]

at first.... I thought you had come east to hike in new jersey!!!!! Happy hiking with your heavy packs great music too!!!!

[@malcolmtaylor1821]

Yeah!! you`re never too old to hike, you get old when you stop!! Keep going gals, you`re amazing.

[@doriswlongAgoandfarAway]

I grew up there. And the wind is amazing. Right under the jet stream.

[@BWWarman]

I remember the wind we camped at Sinclair WY when my 14yr son and I drove across the country from PA to OR to be there for the birth of first grandchild. Now with 9 grands that first one graduated from University of Oregon this week end.

[@candybaxter8879]

The wind.. Yikes! How cool are the mares and colts. ⛺️🏔

[@StepsbyKaatje]

24 miles in a day with a heavy backpack. That's great! But if you need water, that's the way to go... Love the wild horses. Keep going girls!

[@akashazza9994]

All the signs are down. I suppose it's from the winter snow and wind. Great job, thanks for sharing.👍😎 P.S. If you ever hike the PCT, I would love to section hike a part of it in Washington with you ladies!😃✌️

[@wanderwomenkristyannette5021]

That would be fun.

[@pauletteskalko5909]

Great idea to cold soak, but less than pristine water would make that challenging. The solitude of the area is profound. I would be glad to be traveling with company. Onward!

[@barryreed6929]

Always a great day when one of your videos comes out! Kristy trying to eat cold ramen? Hilarious! Cow Patty Plaza??!! Lynn in her Plus 4s!!! Pesky!!!! The entertainment never ends. Thanks! You’re simply the best! Keep on getting on! You can do it. Find your feral!!!

[@sandrap3047]

Congratulations on hitting 100 miles! Where was your sign? Beautiful horses! Bet the tootsie rolls & water looked like lobster & filet mignon when you saw them. That cold soak ramen wasn’t looking very appetizing. Hope you ladies can get stoves. Think a hot dinner would be a great reward after all that hard work every day! Glad I don’t have smellovision when you were in Cow Patty Haven!

[@IceGuts]

You are gonna hit the winds at the height of bug season?

[@sunnyincincinnati3847]

Love, love, .love, You ladies rock!

[@robertbarnes6047]

I see lots of trail signs down. Are they made out of metal or plastic??

[@wanderwomenkristyannette5021]

Plastic.

[@elliebaughman7561]

Wow! Time to add to your name! The ""AMAZING Wander Women"!

[@maryd5484]

You guys are doing so great..LOVE this. So enjoy watching you all..and learning in big and small ways..and laughing... Toooo funny about the POOP PLAZA..yuck! We do what we have to 😜 I earned a trail name from my section hiking 👻 . Lol.. A thru hiker named me unintentionally..but I took it for now..Lol. Still working on that AT dream. Who knows? Will Keep on doing sections for now. Really enjoying it with each trip more and more..Keep on keeping on..YOU WILL MAKE IT!! Love from TN 👻❤👍

[@lynnedmiston5237]

Keep hiking!

[@KathyLop1956]

24 miles , but to a wonderful location. You could endorse a moisturizer!!!!!

[@drewlucero3916]

That was AWESOME can't wait for the next episode 💜

[@TheHikingHobbit]

You ladies inspire me. Cant wait till you hit Montana, my home state, where I grew up.

[@sselt]

No prairie-chickens there, so either the similar Sharp-tailed Grouse or the larger Greater Sage-Grouse. You are doing great!

[@luannmack-drinkard8498]

Rough section! You were so thoughtful to come up with positives for an otherwise monotonous bit of trail. I’ll bet it gave a whole new meaning to peeing in the (non) woods!

[@lindahopson5003]

Out of curiosity, do the land owners object to the CDT going through their property?

[@wanderwomenkristyannette5021]

Not that I know of.

[@lynnfincham6839]

Good luck ladies enjoy yourselves stay safe xx Lynn UK 🇬🇧

[@lisaray6493]

Love watching you dames. I am counting the days till my retirement when I can attempt my triple crown

[@lynnedmiston5237]

Do it!

[@sharonstranzl3733]

Oh man that water...wow.... you ladies are so inspiring, I always look forward to your next adventure. I love your music too, that first song is so pretty (you have played it before)...wondering the name ? Atlantic City looks like a place to get a butterscotch milk shake....keep on keeping on, ladies💕

[@wendy8739]

You ladies are bad ass!

[@crystalelkins5301]

Wild horses are amazing! 🖤

[@antoniabaker7770]

Nearly spurted my coffee. "Cow pooh plaza"

[@kamwatkins1957]

In desert areas you can make a tripod out of your poles and hang your food bags to keep away from mice. Good luck on your big adventure!

[@rhondamontiel3827]

You girls are tough. Love you guys!

[@rmoran113]

Love it! Cold soak couscous is good w fritos and olive oil...the to go olive oil packets from Carrabbas are the bomb as they have the spices in it...delicious!

[@valane178]

Great adventure! I was wondering where you put your food at night with no trees around. Was wondering if you were carrying a bear canister. Then I saw you hang your food off the sign.

[@holly_kay5570]

Tough gals--100+ miles! Oh my, those horses ♥

[@annwilson4872]

What an awesome adventure you three are having. Wondered how you managed to stay on the trail in a few places where it seemed no guide post wasn’t visible. So enjoying seeing your hike.

[@lynnedmiston5237]

We had to use the guthooks app and a compass. It's tough hiking cross country.

[@pamaladarsow2763]

I would have been lost the first day 👍I think I would have a bandana over my face

[@missys6719]

Hike the cdt they said, it will be fun they said......lol. Love you ladies!