After Kevin Silvernale finished thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2016, he was hooked and started devising his own long-distance trail. The 34-year-old Colorado local went on to hike the ...

After Kevin Silvernale finished thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2016, he was hooked and started devising his own long-distance trail. The 34-year-old Colorado local went on to hike the ...

Before setting out on our journey, we’d heard time and time again from others that the San Juan section of trail was the best of them all. We’d both scoffed, saying there’s no way the trail could get ...

Along the Dunraven to Stormy Peaks route on the Northern Colorado Trail. Photo by Kevin Silvernale/Courtesy of Northern Colorado Trail The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in ...

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