Colorado Trail 2024 | Part 24

[@CameronHall88]

Sorry you had to stop your hike, Jerry. Hope your knee is healing well. I really enjoyed watching this entire series. Hopefully you can get back and finish the CT next year. You did a great job showcasing the awesome beauty of Colorado. Thanks for taking us along.

[@tangenttrails]

Thank you, Cameron. I should have had this knee looked at by a specialist after the Ouachita Trail, but the stress fracture is what I feel really knocked me off the trail. I believe it happened after Ant Creek somewhere in trail Segment 19. I'm hoping for some good news at the end of the month. Thanks for following along.

[@Packsalot]

Awesome to catch a ride into town. Super nice of the guy to take you over the pass. Sorry to hear about the knee. Better to nurse it back to health than get more damage. We were in Silverton just a few weeks ago in a huge snow storm. It is nice to see without snow. I see your "flavor saver" (beard) kept part of the burrito for later. LOL. Pretty cool to see all the old buildings. We thought it was pretty cool that most all the roads are not paved. The round trip train ride was spectacular too. Train 493 was the same train that took us too. Pretty awesome. Sorry your adventure was cut short. I hope your injuries heal quick. The trail will still be there when you are ready to return. Well done on your adventure. Impressive accomplishment. Heck Yeah! Have a great day.

[@tangenttrails]

Yeah, I was lucky to get that ride because there's not many options for getting a ride out of Lake City. Harvey was a lifesaver and saved me more than a 100-mile loop drive around to get back to my truck in Durango. Silverton is part of my old stomping grounds. I love that town. I'm happy that y'all got to visit and to ride the trail. I've been riding it for years, since 1964. I got my first steroid injection on Thursday, and it was magical. I'm already back working out at the gym and appears I'm back on track to make the 4th Annual Texas Backpackers Meetup for next weekend! Hey, thanks for following along on my CT adventure! I'll be back to Spring Creek Pass in July to finish up the 127 miles that I have left to Durango. I hope we can meetup on the trail someday. Cheers my friend! ✌

[@robertposey8503]

I really enjoyed this adventure each step of the way. I wish you the best in your healing and recovery so you can complete the CT next year.

[@tangenttrails]

Thank you and thanks for following along! I hope to keep everyone inform on the progress of my knee injury when I have more information. I'm waiting to hear whether I'll need surgery or not.

[@ScottyInHawaii]

Thank you for taking me along on your adventure. I would love to ride that train. Awesome views. Take care of your knee and see you later. Aloha 🤙

[@tangenttrails]

@@ScottyInHawaii Thank you and thanks for following along! The Silverton train is definitely a treasure to be experienced.

[@TalesFromAbroad-SJ]

Great review! The easy-open feature of the Kraftgeek tripod looks super convenient. It's awesome that you tested it across different surfaces and devices - practical info for anyone considering this gear. Love the honest approach and the discount codes are a nice touch. Keep up the great content!

[@tangenttrails]

@@TalesFromAbroad-SJ I believe you may have intended this for another video?

[@ktroxtx573]

You could never disappoint or let anyone down. Your hikes and tenacity are truly amazing. Time to Rest Rest - so you can Go Go back next year !!! ❤ I love your videos.

[@tangenttrails]

@@ktroxtx573 Thank you Kim and thanks for the support! I don’t remember if I’ve said this before, but you’re the one that convinced me to start videoing my trips. Thank you!❤️

[@MADHippiesLife]

Dang, we hate it when a great series comes to an end! Great trip Hashtag, can't wait till you return next year and finish it off. The best part, you can pick the best time to do it. Heal up and keep those trail legs strong.

[@tangenttrails]

@@MADHippiesLife Thank you and thanks again for taking me on the pre trail hike! I sure do appreciate you and Debbie.❤️

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

I'm late to the party but this was a great series. I have dealt with bone on bone for a while and it has kept me off the trail for way too long. Knee problems are debilitating and I hope yours doesn't get to where mine are. I really enjoyed this and miss Colorado. Funny story; I was sitting in the Bent Elbow about15 years ago and one of my neighbors, Billy Ray Hall and his wife Amanda walked in. They about fell out when I hollered their name. 900 miles from home to see people who lived just down the road. Maybe one day I can get all my issues fixed enough to hook up for a hike ✌

[@tangenttrails]

@@BluecollarBackcountry Yeah, knee issues are no joke. My specialist informed me that I will eventually need a knee replacement, but that’s on down the road. If my workouts go as planned, I’ll be back in the San Juans to finish up the CT in July. The San Juans are my second home. I’ve been stomping those grounds from earliest memory. lol. I would very much enjoy the opportunity for us to hike together again, my friend!

[@DrJohn493]

I'm really disappointed for your not being able to complete the CT all the way to Durango this year because of the bum knee but it was a wise decision to save the Lake City to Durango section of the trail until next season. And save that knee!!! IMHO, the CT sections between Lake City and Silverton are some of the most spectacular scenery I've ever seen when doing volunteer work on the trail. But Cinnamon Pass (with a side trip to American Basin), is a spectacular treat too! Enjoyed the walking tour of Silverton and bringing back some good memories. Always enjoyed breakfast at the Brown Bear Cafe and it was sad to hear it closed a few years ago. And thanks for a few good recommendations of where to have a meal next time through. Done the train ride twice and that's some scenery that never gets old. Congratulations on what you achieved this year and I'm really looking forward to seeing you finish up next year. Something to look forward to!!

[@tangenttrails]

@@DrJohn493 That’s two thru-hikes not finished this year due to my knee. I wasn’t surprised about the meniscus but the stress fracture was. I’m really looking forward to finishing up the San Juans. I’ve been on several backpacking trips into the Weminuche Wilderness but never on the CT. It’s my favorite area of the state. I’m just taking it one day at a time now waiting to find out whether or not knee surgery will be needed to repair the damage. Thanks following my vlogs and for the great conversations!

[@DrJohn493]

@@tangenttrails Enjoyed the conversations too and looking forward to more. Especially as you complete the CT!

[@lovedogsontheloose]

Man, that food looked amazing. Looks like a fun train ride, too. I hope your knee is doing better. Can't wait for next season!

[@tangenttrails]

@@lovedogsontheloose Thank you and thanks again for helping get to Silverton! I won’t know whether or not I need surgery until the end of October. Ugh.

[@lovedogsontheloose]

@@tangenttrails Hoping for the best possible outcome for you!

[@tangenttrails]

@@lovedogsontheloose Thank you!

[@jn2114]

Sorry to see you get off trail; heal up that knee. I started watching you on the Ouachita. I'll be starting the Ouachita the end of the month for my 60th. Take care and "go, go."

[@tangenttrails]

@@jn2114 Thank you and best wishes on the OT! Keep on moving!

[@martharunstheworld]

Sorry to hear about your exit from the trail. I enjoyed your journey and hope your knee heals quickly!

[@tangenttrails]

@@martharunstheworld Thank you! The knee is doing much better, thanks to steroid injections. I hope to be back on the CT in July! Thanks for following along!

[@martharunstheworld]

@@tangenttrails Good deal! Try to get a little strength training in as well, if you can. Get your quad and glute muscles strong so they take the burden off your knees when you hike.

[@tangenttrails]

@ I’m back at the gym 4 times a week.😉

[@martharunstheworld]

@@tangenttrails very cool!!!

[@smartcakes]

have so enjoyed watching your videos! sorry you had to get off trail... I had to cut my thru hike short too. glad to hear you are planning to get back out there next year - I'll be doing the same. maybe I'll see you on the trail in 2025!

[@tangenttrails]

@@smartcakes Thank you! I’ve definitely gotta finish the San Juans. It’s my favorite area to hike in the state. I’ll see you out there next year!

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

Knee injuries are no fun. Interesting town. The trains with the steam locomotives are so cool. Quite an adventure.

[@tangenttrails]

@@hikingwithjackieboy Thank Kevin! Silverton is a unique town with lots of really interesting history.

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

@@tangenttrails you're welcome.

[@federatedgroup]

Hope you recover quickly! Hope to see you out on the trail again soon

[@tangenttrails]

@@federatedgroup Thank you! Looks like it may be a few months.

[@OldHikerMan]

Great videos. No shame in injury. Get well soon and I am sure you will finish when well

[@tangenttrails]

@@OldHikerMan Thank you! I’m working on recovery.

[@theweldonatorsamputeejourney]

Hashtag, I'm sorry about your knee giving you problems. Better safe than sorry, you can always come back to finish it up later, which I know you will. Rest up, and i loved the series

[@tangenttrails]

@@theweldonatorsamputeejourney Thank you Weldon! Yes, I’ll be back to finish!

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[@tangenttrails]

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