The drought across the west is weighing heavily on my mind this year, especially as I sit down to plan my Colorado Trail (CT) thru-hike. Most CT thru-hikers trek anywhere from 3-6 days before venturing off trail to resupply. This means that between towns, hikers must carry the supplies they need or find them on trail. One of the most essential resources happens to be one of the heaviest—water.
Most thru-hikers attempt to reduce their pack’s base weight to prevent overuse injuries, …
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