GREG​​SPENCER

2021 CDT hike still unsure

2021 CDT hike still unsure

Like for most people this year was not great. I had a lot of issue other than just with Covid and don't need to go into all of them, real...
CDT Preview

CDT Preview

Since I wasn't able to thru-hike the CDT this summer I decided to use my vacation time to go check some of it out in Colorado. I've heard...
Start date pushed back until 2021

Start date pushed back until 2021

This comes as no surprise that I have decided to push my start date of the CDT to next year. I was suppose to start my 3000 mile hike on ...
Trail Schedule and Resupplying

Trail Schedule and Resupplying

Less than 3 months to go until I start my CDT hike. I've spent a lot of time going through maps and guide books to figure out my daily sc...
Navigation and Technology on the CDT

Navigation and Technology on the CDT

When I first started looking into hiking the CDT my first concern was being able to navigate the trail. I had heard that the trail hasn't...
Where does the CDT start and how will I get there?

Where does the CDT start and how will I get there?

Right now the most common question I get is where does the CDT start and end. I just say it basically starts in New Mexico right on the M...
Let the Planning Begin

Let the Planning Begin

As most people know I love backpacking in the woods as I try to get out there as much as possible. However living in Oklahoma leaves me w...
Day 1: Mexico Border to Hauser Creek (15.4 miles)

Day 1: Mexico Border to Hauser Creek (15.4 miles)

May 8, 2016 - 5:30am came way too early this morning as I was up too late trying to take care of stuff but I knew I would be able to get ...
Day 2: Hauser Creek to Fred Canyon (16.6 miles)

Day 2: Hauser Creek to Fred Canyon (16.6 miles)

May 9, 2016 - Had a great night's sleep which surprised me as normally my 1st night on trail I have a hard time adjusting but I really ha...
Day 3: Fred Canyon to Pioneer Mail (20.8 miles)

Day 3: Fred Canyon to Pioneer Mail (20.8 miles)

May 10, 2016 - Woke up to some cold weather, must have been in the 30s as I could see my breath. Had another good night sleep, about 9 ho...
Day 4: Pioneer Mail To Scissors Crossing (24.2 miles)

Day 4: Pioneer Mail To Scissors Crossing (24.2 miles)

May 11, 2016 - Wow, that was a hot one. The entire day was out in the open and no shade. Also there wasn’t much water to be had which has...
Day 5: Scissors Crossing to Barrel Springs (23.7 miles)

Day 5: Scissors Crossing to Barrel Springs (23.7 miles)

May 12, 2016 - The plan was to wake up at 4am so I could get an early start because I had a big uphill exposed climb first thing and went...
Day 6: Barrel Spring to Lost Valley Spring (18.5 miles)

Day 6: Barrel Spring to Lost Valley Spring (18.5 miles)

May 13, 2016 - Got going around 6am and knew it would be an easy 8 mile hike to Warner Springs. It was a chilly start, I could see my bre...
Day 7: Lost Valley Spring to CS144 (24.4 miles)

Day 7: Lost Valley Spring to CS144 (24.4 miles)

May 14, 2016 - Great morning to hike, a little cool and some cloud cover. I knew this was going to be a long hot and dry stretch. It was ...
Day 8: CS144 to Hurkey Creek CG (29.2 miles)

Day 8: CS144 to Hurkey Creek CG (29.2 miles)

May 15, 2016 - Right as I was about to get into my tent for the night these dark clouds started rolling in, really scary looking. Also th...
Day 9: Hurkey Creek CG to Little Round Valley (17.7 miles)

Day 9: Hurkey Creek CG to Little Round Valley (17.7 miles)

May 16, 2016 - After a good night sleep I got to hiking in the early morning hours. With only a few miles left of the detour I was so rea...
Day 10: Little Round Valley to Ziggy & the Bear (26.2 miles)

Day 10: Little Round Valley to Ziggy & the Bear (26.2 miles)

May 17, 2016 - I was tired after all that climbing yesterday, but that view was worth it. Got going later than normal but felt my body co...
Day 11: Ziggy & the Bear to CS235 (24.7 miles)

Day 11: Ziggy & the Bear to CS235 (24.7 miles)

May 18, 2016 - I woke up this morning and had eliminated the drive around opinion, if there was a way to keep my hike continues footsteps...
Day 12: CS235 to CS259 (23.9 miles)

Day 12: CS235 to CS259 (23.9 miles)

May 19, 2016 - I think that was the best night sleep I’ve had on trail, Mission Creek really took it out of me. Slept a little longer tha...
Day 13: CS259 to Big Bear (6.7 miles)

Day 13: CS259 to Big Bear (6.7 miles)

May 20, 2016 - Woke up to a nice sunrise, first good one I’ve seen since I started. Kind of surprising since I have witness a lot of grea...
Day 14: Big Bear to CS293 (27.1 miles)

Day 14: Big Bear to CS293 (27.1 miles)

May 21, 2016 - Well I ended up sleeping inside, just too cold out on the front lawn at Papa Smurf’s. Woke up at my normal time, around 5:...
Day 15: CS293 to CS320 (26.6 miles)

Day 15: CS293 to CS320 (26.6 miles)

May 22, 2016 - Didn’t set my alarm this morning, figured I would sleep in after the long day right after a trail town stop. Weather star...
Day 16: CS320 to Swarthout Canyon (27.3 miles)

Day 16: CS320 to Swarthout Canyon (27.3 miles)

May 23, 2016 - That was a windy night. I really wasn’t able to set my tent up properly because I had such a small space to work with. The...
Day 17: Swarthout Canyon to Grassy Hollow Visitor Center (23.1 miles)

Day 17: Swarthout Canyon to Grassy Hollow Visitor Center (23.1 miles)

May 24, 2016 - Once again I survived another windy night. When I first set my tent up I really didn’t have it pointed in the right direct...
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