I noticed that rain and snow were forecast for my planned caching trip. Stood a much better chance of accessing the backcountry road crossings in good weather with dry roads. So I apologized to Mrs. Haze and quickly got my act together. I left early Saturday and got to Canyonland’s Needle Outpost late in the afternoon. The new owners graciously agreed to hold my resupply box and told me a few Hayduke hikers had just arrived. Took a spin through…
Took a bit of inventory on gear this past month. As for the Big 3, my Zpacks Arc Blast pack is frayed and even the patches are wearing thin. I’ll go with my trusty old ULA Catalyst, a bit heavier but sturdy enough for the desert canyons, rocky environment and expected long water carries. I replaced all zippers on my ZPacks sleeping bag and Hexamid Solo Plus Tent. They had completely gummed up on the GET hike due to age…
Planning for the Hayduke Trail (HDT) is different and more challenging than for popular National Scenic Trails. The bible remains The Hayduke Trail – A Guide to the Backcountry Hiking Trail on the Colorado Plateau written by Mike and Joe in 2005. I got it for Christmas five years ago – Mrs. Haze doesn’t like to be reminded of that fact! I recently bought and downloaded the Hayduke Trail Hiking Resources Bundle put together by Andrew Skurka (andrewskurka.com). This handy…
After the GET hike, Mrs. Haze and I headed to the San Juans and spent the July 4th in Salida. We then circumvented the Zirkel Wilderness in Northern Colorado and the Wind River Range in Wyoming. Had a great time re-visiting some of my favorite ranges on the CDT. We even got to be trail angels for some CDT hikers. Speaking of ankle busting, just before my GET hike, I was playing tennis and felt a pop at the bottom…
