EP 210 - 100+ Miles on the Colorado Trail: Tennessee Pass to Buffalo Creek

Every year we have the privilege of hosting the OV 100 Mile Challenge, a DIY challenge helping participants to get out and backpack 100 miles in one summer. Our team participates as well. This year, we did around 110 miles starting at Tennessee Pass on the Colorado Trail and ending at Buffalo Creek.

What we cover in this episode:

- An introduction to our new Design Assistant, Lucy

- A day by day account of what to expect on sections 4-8 (and some of 3) of the Colorado Trail

- Trail conditions on the Colorado Trail between Tennessee Pass and Breckenridge

- Highway noise on the Colorado Trail

- Footwear on the trail

- Best practices for blister and foot care on the trail

- How to optimize food space in your pack

- Pacing for a 100-mile thru-hike

- Headache prevention at over 10,000 feet

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