Colorado Trail 2020 Thru-Hike: Episode 1

[@ryanavent25]

This is good stuff!! I’m 45 years old and we are doing the trail in segments until we complete it. Starting at Breckenridge this year. It’s amazing your 1st episode brought got me fired back up for this summer

[@fireroamingwild9463]

Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed our trail magic! It was a surprise and a delight to meet you! My daughter was so thrilled!

[@rolfdenver]

I'm 62, hiked 2,500 miles in 1988 (mainly small roads, some trails), and now that I'm retired in Colorado I'm planning to do a CT thru hike next year. (I spent several days on Segments 24 and 25 this summer and, WOW!) I have learned so much from your videos. I know you don't get rich doing what you're doing, and appreciate your taking the time to share your knowledge with the rest of us. In 1988 my pack weighed 60 pounds. I hope that in 2021 it'll weigh about 11-12 pounds base weight. (I do have some luxuries, and I can't afford to buy the ultra-ultralight gear.) PS: No way I'll be doing 27 and 25 miles my first two days, so I anticipate I'll be carrying a lot more water than you did!

[@jkgkjgkijk]

11 to 12 bw costs money. I'm at 14 and have spent about 1,500.00 US

[@rolfdenver]

@@jkgkjgkijk You know, you're absolutely right - no way I'll get to 11-12. 15-16 is a more reasonable target - and that doesn't include my telephoto camera.

[@susaneasterly]

Rolfdenver, have you tried the CT yet?

[@MyMarkjoe]

Sitting in my college dorm room quarantining, this video really makes me miss the outdoors. Much love from Rhode Island!

[@themusgroves4005]

The students in our universities in England are doing the same. Xxxx

[@Nebulung]

Sitting in an off-grid cabin quarantining. Twelve days to go.

[@alanbrooke144]

I can’t get over the quality of the trails you hike - they’re bloody super-highways! I was always amazed at tales of US hikers doing 20 miles a day. A good day in the hills here in NZ would be 10km, it now makes sense, no calf deep mud or walking up wild rivers for four hours...

[@zainshaikh527]

That sound pretty cool though

[@williamworthington9420]

Years ago I was sent on a trip up the Styx River and down the Arahura River by a local when I was in NZ. He told me it would be "a walk in the park." I did not pick up on his sarcasm, or maybe he really did think it was a walk in the park. Needless to say that trip put me through the wringer!

[@ShastaBubba]

Wow! Don't know whether to be more impressed with 51 miles on the first two days or the fact that you condensed all that footage into just 8 minutes of (awesome) video. I'm learning lots about editing from you while also enjoying your adventures! Thanks and belated happy birthday!

[@raymondgenta7825]

Glad to see your videos again your videos are what started me on my life on the road. I am working and traveling living in a TC...Became a minimalist and haven’t looked back...Hike as much as possible on my time off...THANK YOU

[@namnonymous4651]

Have you ever counted how many extra miles you have done to go back and get the camera? I'm thankful for it, makes the videos great

[@imallierambles]

I was thinking the same thing. Lol.

[@maxwellschweik6558]

O the memories, I love your footage because every shot, I not only get to watch you hike your own hike, but it reminds me of mine too

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Well...that is one heck of a first two days. Wow. Thanks for taking us along.

[@willbarton4508]

Probably by the time you get this it will be your birthday. Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and I hope that it was fantastic. Thanks for taking all of the time and effort in to taking us on your journeys. I have been following your KZbin since you hiked the Appalachian Trail. I have a little more than 800 miles on the AT and had to come off. I hope to finish up next year. Then onto the PCT. Stay safe and healthy. God bless. Oh, I'm a young 68. LOL LOL

[@Sharkbite0592]

Yesss new trail videos! Too short though haha! Can't wait for the next one Footage is looking super crisp as well Darwin!

[@themiddleog8930]

Happy Birthday. No better place than on the trail to celebrate.

[@sylviawinstead8799]

Darwin, you said a section was boring, it’s looks so breath taking!!! But you’ve been to so many, are they all starting to look alike?? You still Rock in my book!!

[@minimalisa]

Great video, Darwin. Your enthusiasm for trail life is infectious. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@bethanyweber3989]

I grew up very close to Waterton Canyon and we used to go out there all the time when I was growing up, so I was absurdly excited to see Darwin standing next to the sign in the video. I used to look at the Colorado Trail sign there when I was in college (I was into birding then and the area in and just outside the entrance to the Canyon is fantastic for birds) and wonder what it would be like to hike all the way to Durango. Now that I've started backpacking myself, who knows, maybe someday... Looking forward to the rest of these videos!

[@JosephConradJR]

Happy Birthday, Brother. Greatly appreciate the effort, quality, and work you put into sharing with the rest of us. It 'matters' to me. Thank you!!

[@nathansperry1685]

I ran into you on your second day on the trail. It was really nice to meet you. Hope the rest of your hike was great!

[@kenyanexpat]

Happy birthday Darwin and happy trails!

[@yewtreeknives5834]

Happy Birthday( Gelukkige Verjaardag) Darwin, and happy healty trails!!!

[@hikingwithbuckley7486]

These are the types of videos that got me backpacking. I really hope you know that a lot of people really do prefer your adventures over your reviews and tutorials! We all need to remember nature over gear as a general rule!! Well done!

[@davidterrie7661]

Glad you're on your way. Those dry stretches. Whoa. You should share your hydration strategies.

[@daniellow426]

Happy Birthday! good to see you again.

[@izzyvet]

You are in my neck of the woods.... have section hiked quite a few parts of this trail...it's BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@rickybrock6159]

Happy Birthday Darwin

[@Castellanos334]

Happy early birthday Darwin! What a great way to spend it, thanks for the content.

[@chrishanssen1980]

Thank you for this video! I love watching your videos in your natural environment. Hope you are well. 😃

[@vincentc6919]

Back on the Stove...good for you...happy trails D

[@leftycut1]

I'm right behind you coming up on 63. I still enjoy hiking and backpacking more than ever. Good advice from anime's dad. I was once told the secret was to (Breath as long as you can)

[@rfiedler81]

Happy Birthday Darwin. The years fly by, enjoy today

[@wolfetrax6217]

The birch forest...wonderful! Thank you!

[@tommurphy6972]

Awesome start Darwin!!! Thanks for bringing us along on the trail!!

[@nunyabidness7368]

I can't wait to see the video with that big weather system that rolled in. I'll bet it was beautiful out there!

[@ricardorivera6359]

Sr. Happy birthday to you.....😂late😂...... ,thank you for inspiring me to go outside and see the beautiful things in the forest, and to be able to find myself. you are a great human being at some point we will meet. God bless you always.

[@retiredusmc9090]

I completed a 2018 CT Thru hike and loved almost every single step haha.

[@frogdog01234]

Welcome back Darwin. Really enjoy your videos!!

[@texasermd1]

Awesome! Super cool to see you making tracks thru the wilderness again. Reminds me of your PCT videos but stepped up a notch. I tried your old-school cold-soaked couscous meal plan for my Buffalo National River hike. I have cold couscous PTSD now. The stuff you made in this video sounds a lot better. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Ruckanonymous]

Always impressive to see someone pull 20+ miles a day and STILL make time to video the trip. I struggle with the motivation to do it on a 10 mile day on a single overnighter.

[@tucsonwilly]

So happy to see you out there!! Love watching the trek

[@SoIemnShadow]

WOW I just finished watching Kara and Nate's videos of Nate biking the CT now you are going to hike it! Looking forward to the videos of this series :)

[@donniegraybeard9620]

Happy belated Bday Darwin. 51 miles first 2 days is nuts.

[@michaelgirvine]

Happy belated. What a great way to celebrate a birthday!

[@alexmarchica5264]

Oh man love the vid! Been excited and waiting for this for a long time. Again, the way you capture the beauty of the trail really does it justice. Excellent video my dude.

[@spencergander696]

Quality work. Excited to follow along on another adventure.

[@YourBuddyTim]

Just did that lil section from Kenosha pass to North Terminus about a month ago.. such a nice cruise, especially Lost Creek. Keep on keepin on man, the videography skills are on point!

[@Nynke_K]

I hope you had a great birthday in Leadville! And as a European who's never been anywhere near Colorado but who has just watched (Kara and) Nate cycle the Colorado trail, I feel surprisingly like I know and like Leadville :)

[@jilltibbetts3]

I love the different perspectives offered from hiking vs. biking. Always love Darwin's videos, though!

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Wow 35 I just turned 78 on the 9th. Unfortunately haven’t hiked in about a year but plan to do some overnights in December with my new hammock system. Take Care

[@Robbie-gq7ux]

Not that I know the art form, but some pretty creative shots in this one. This is your best "hike-along" vid thus far!

[@PMarsh14]

Another great video Darwin. I bought your documentary from Vimeo and was really inspired - thank you for your efforts

[@58lp2002]

Great to see you back on the trail doing videos! I am East Coast but travel out there for work and love that trail, area, and vibe. Enjoy.

[@oishisan]

Great video with beautiful landscape !

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤙

[@BananasFinest]

So cool to see you hiking through my home state! Enjoy the trip!

[@blinndorsey210]

Darwin....Great footage of scenery..I liked the way your Uinta Highline was the whole trail...I think you should continue doing your full hikes, and then putting together the video...Perhaps there is value in you focusing on the hike and then reflecting on how you edit it all together to share? Really appreciate you sharing any of it...and Happy Birthday!

[@chrismarshall4486]

Awesome! So there’s a couple who have a KZbin channel. Kara and Nate. He just finished the CT this week with a friend and his brother with their wives as support. They biked it. I think I would much rather hike it. I can hike forever but I can’t bike to save my life. Ha. Good luck brother. Thanks for keeping the videos coming. Good luck on the ct and be safe

[@brianherman4912]

Wow! You make such great film man. I'm watching your new film tonight (Through the Great Southwest). I really enjoy these overviews of your hikes. Thank you

[@takingawalkadventures]

awesome video Darwin. Colorado trail is absolutely beautiful. happy belated birthday

[@pureblood2020]

Happy Birthday young man. Liked the style of this video. Keep hiking! " You don't get yesterday back & you can't buy a minute!"

[@DeliciousBass01]

Happy Birthday Darwin. Love the channel.

[@BelleCagas]

Ahh thank you for sharing. That last part just made me reminisce what it’s like to end long day on the trails.

[@MarkusSenior]

Nice to see you out on trail again. Cheers from LA.

[@pamwaickman4316]

Happy Birthday great way to enjoy your day! Friends and hicking ❤️

[@vivianallen9772]

I hope you have a wonderful birthday... maybe some fab pizza and frosty beer. As always, I enjoyed your beautiful video..

[@BackcountryBanter]

Great video! I hadn't planned on hiking the CT again, but now I'm feeling the call lol.

[@jeffrubin8570]

Well done, Darwin. Wish I were there.

[@death1ozwok454]

25 miles! I got some more work to do to get to that lvl. I was just in Colorado doing the incline. Gauging my fitness before attempting the entire Barr trail next spring.

[@nonameman9291]

No two miles are completely equal. Those 25-30 mile days are usually real flat, but the wilderness where the ground is rocky and uneven can easily bring your hike down to 10 miles a day depending on the elevation climb.

[@dbstewart4496]

The evolution continues

[@dbharby832]

Cannot wait to see the rest of this series!!

[@gregmortonoutdoors]

A very belated happy birthday. This is the video series I've been waiting for. I always tell people when they get here that it's great they are visiting but be prepared to stay. If you need real estate guides or a realtor, just let me know.

[@ibkansas27]

“Because that’s what i like to do” should be a t shirt

[@vivianallen9772]

Right on... I’d buy that t-shirt 😊👍

[@harrisonparker4347]

I agree

[@brandonhikesgood523]

I give it two weeks

[@nonameman9291]

Yes!! Imagine a grey beanie with orange lettering across the brim “BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT I LIKE TO DO 🏔.”

[@jonhunt4116]

I turn 54 in a week. I hiked 9.4 miles yesterday with 33#. Have not done that in 25 yrs. You have inspired me, sir!!

[@c0ldsh0w3r]

Ohh i bet that sucked the next day. lol

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I went on my first long-ish distance (30 miles) hike on my B-day last week. Great way to spend the day! Definitely gave me the bug to do more long hiking trips.

[@jackquinn57]

Wow man, the quality of this video is crazy! great cinematography and transitions, idk if you color grade but it looks great. Keep up the awesome work!

[@dougthueneman]

Happy Birthday dude! Mine is today!

[@jeffpeters5347]

I know you've probably done a video like this before....but could you do a video on blister prevention? And more specifically, your "blister reduction journey"? Where you started hiking & getting blisters and the steps you took to get where you are today in reducing/eliminating blisters? Thanks!

[@garth6367]

Absolutely mesmerizing video! You're editing skills are really fantastic.

[@justrione]

Good to go Sir. Thank you for all that you share

[@robinheil]

I like the grading here. It's not over-saturated and high contrast like a lot of videos (and thumbnails of videos)

[@blablabla2530]

Happy birthdag, enjoy the walk and days with friends

[@TravelingThru222]

Smokey Turkey Bacon, Thats whats up. Another great video, my friend.

[@datageek824]

Omg the video quality is amazing love your videos...happy belated birthday 🎂....Keep up the great work!

[@johneason6540]

Happy belated birthday 🎂 Great start

[@liamboggs]

I will be following you for the next 500 miles. i wanna know about this trails so i can do it next year. likewise you always have a great videos. Stay safe and happy trails.

[@organizetheppl]

So, uh, Darwin... what kind of shoes are you wearing?! I kid. 🧟‍♂️🤪 Great editing here. You keep getting better and better.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

😉🔥❤️

[@tktdog]

Well Happy Birthday belated!

[@GertjanVanderKelen]

Really stepping up the editing here! Loved the content, can't wait for episode 2!

[@maureen4056]

Happy birthday, Darwin. Your birthday is the day before mine.

[@krishaw3172]

50 miles in two days. You are an animal!

[@treklinda1309]

What a nice film! Great editing, lovely nature...calm and enjoyabele to watch 🌹 🌞

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Back on Trail⛰. Look forward to the upcoming VLogs.

[@Type1Outdoors]

For not having a gimbal some of your shots are incredibly smooth with almost no warping effect. Great filming all around!

[@tj_hikes]

Love this! Beautiful videography and editing to keep inspiring me to get out more!

[@sharonwalker7551]

51 miles in two days !!! That 26 miles you did in one day took me two and a half days!

[@BoulderHikes]

Good stuff Darwin. Section 4 seems to get me on the amount of incline on fresher legs.

[@samuelberry4300]

Love it. You've really stepped up your video quality, looks great

[@BackpackDad]

Darwin your video wizardry is amazing. Awesome video!

[@bubbalovesoatmealadventure108]

Very cool vid! I think ewe walked thru my yard in this one...

[@BrentonCarr]

Happy birthday 🎉🎊🎂🎉

[@yewtreeknives5834]

Happy trails Darwin, greetings from the Belgian Ardennes! Yves.

[@BackpackerScience]

Great video ☺️ 👍 really looks like the Azt.

[@johnmcneeley]

I like that editing technique where your narration from one clip extends into another clip and back. I need to learn how to do that. Great job!

[@ramblingrosenana3513]

I have just been wondering that same thing also.