Late Night Check In...

Where hiker trash and biker trash get together...

 After spending the night in Rawlins, the guys had a late breakfast at Buck's Sports Grill before their day's journey.  Scarecrow had been here as well, so was excited to revisit for another great meal.  They met up with 8 CDT hikers which was pretty cool... they were heading north, so Scarecrow gave one hiker his bear spray to hopefully keep them safe with the high volume of bear sightings.  Another opportunity to spread some trail magic while you are out there!! Way to go!

quite the breakfast!

By the looks of the picture, it was probably better called a lunch rather than a breakfast... they were back on the trail by 1:00 pm, and rode a little over 40 miles today.  They are currently tent camping on the side of a dirt road for the night.  I certainly do NOT envy them!  They are on schedule to make it to Steamboat Springs by the end of the week.  Where are the guys right now? Click HERE to see their location.

Have a restful night, and know that we continue to pray for your safety, happy trails, and clear weather.  Thanks for the call, Scarecrow.

Until next time,

Corinne & The Thruhiker's Wife

Meeting the Mayor

Greg Salisbury,  Mayor of Encampment, WY 

A quick update and big THANK YOU to the mayor of Encampment, Wyoming who agreed to give Scarecrow a ride to Rawlins early this morning.  The trail angel John Farr, who hosted Scarecrow last night, organized the pick up, knowing the Mayor commuted in the exact direction Scarecrow was headed.
We are so grateful for the generosity and kindness of the trail angels out west.  Your willingness to help out hikers, especially ones who look like Scarecrow, is so appreciated.  Thank you again.

Positive energy and hopeful wishes are being sent out to Scarecrow, as he now has to figure out how to transport himself from Rawlins up to South Pass City, (this is the section of trail he has already completed), so that he can get back on the trail, for the homestretch through Montana in to Glacier National Park.

I am sure by this afternoon, he will have a plan and be well on his way.

Until next time,
The Thruhiker's Wife

Miles, Miles and More Miles

Wyoming State Line 

 After an amazing 20 mile day on Tuesday, 32 miles on Wednesday and then a whopping 35 mile day today, Scarecrow has successfully made it to the Wyoming border, to a town called Encampment.  He has reconnected his steps from the flip flop earlier in the trail, and now can jump up the 222 miles he has already hiked in Wyoming.  A wonderful trail angel named John Farr is picking him up at the trail head as I type this, will host him overnight, and send him up to Rawlins tomorrow, where he will try and secure a ride up to South Pass, Wyoming.
He has estimated that he has only 296 miles left of Wyoming before entering into Montana - the last state on this journey.  The weather is now in his favor, as when he was here earlier, this part of the trail was covered in snow - now? There is nothing.  We are so happy to hear that, Scarecrow.  Keep on trekking, stay safe, and have fun.
Want to see the pinball game - I  mean tracking of Scarecrow's journey updated? Click HERE.

Until next time,
The Thruhiker's Wife

Successful Southbound Section

So, after many conversations with his fellow thruhikers, Scarecrow and the Warrior hikers rented a car and drove up to Wyoming, and began hiking South from the Great Basin Divide.  This idea of flip flopping can be confusing for the followers of this journey, but basically Scarecrow has to hike different sections of the trail out of order to avoid the harshest weather conditions and revisit the exact spot where he stepped off to finish that section once passable.

There was not much to report on this section of the walk, other than these beautiful shots of the LONG trail that seems to go on forever.

They were heading towards a town called Rawlins, Wyoming.  A interesting little story about how it got its name can be found here.  The hike down to this town required some road walking along the way.  As you can see, these roads are not what we are used to. Thankfully, Teddy had a phone signal and was able to call home several times and share his experiences with us.  I am so thankful he still sounds healthy, happy and excited to be on the CDT.  He has said this trail experience has been so different, as this time he is hiking with other thruhikers ~ for this I am grateful.

One of the hikers, Jabba, is blogging his experience, and I love reading it as he shares stories about Scarecrow that did not necessarily make it into our phone conversation.  You can check out his blog HERE

While in Rawlins, Teddy mentioned the hikers visiting the Frontier Prison.  You can read all about this interesting attraction here.  So after stopping in to this tourist attraction the hikers are heading back out onto the trail, rested and ready for the miles ahead.

Thank you Scarecrow, as we are all enjoying the pictures you have sent of this beautiful scenery and your new hiker buddies.  My wish for all of you is plenty of trail magic, good weather, and Happy Trails...

 My happy, hiker trash hubby also wanted me to thank each and every one of you who have sent kind words, wishes, pictures, well wishes, and treats along the way.

He is on a wonderful journey and is grateful and appreciative for all who follow him as he accomplishes his goal and fulfills an amazing dream of becoming a Triple Crown hiker.

As he contacts me with where he is heading next along the CDT, I will keep all of you posted.  It is a bit more difficult to track on a map where he is going due to the flip flopping.
 I will continue to post a link to his whereabouts for those of you who are following.  Where is Scarecrow now?

Until next time,

The Thruhikers Wife