Welcome! This site is a hiking journal and resource guide — documenting my preparation and journey on the UK Coast to Coast, along with training hikes and gear notes along the way. Whether you’re researching and preparing for your own journey or just along for the adventure, I’m glad you’re here.
Where it all started
Well. It finally happened. After 25 years in aerospace and tech — 15 at Lockheed Martin and the last 10 at Apple — I took a few last photos under the rainbow at Apple Park, walked out the door, and into the California sunshine, finally, wonderfully untethered. At Apple, we have a saying for this moment… Read the full post →
Latest Posts
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Colorado Trail Day 5 (June 2026), Segment 5 (northbound): Kenosha Pass to Long Gulch
The overnight thunderstorm was something else. Lightning that lit up the entire tent, bone-rattling thunder, pouring rain, and wind. Most of us were awake for a good part of it. Earlier in the week someone had mentioned “widow-makers” — large dead branches that can fall on campers, sometimes with fatal consequences… Read the full post →
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Colorado Trail Day 4 (June 2026), Segment 4: Wellington Lake Road to Long Gulch
Another great night’s sleep, waking around 5:30am feeling well-rested. Everyone seemed to have their morning routine dialed in by now, and we were ready to go as soon as breakfast was done. We were all eager to get moving on a challenging and scenic day… Read the full post →
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Colorado Trail Day 3 (June 2026), Segment 3: Little Scraggy to Wellington Lake Road
Another good night’s sleep — I’m actually getting more rest out here than I do at home. Going to bed when it gets dark turns out to be a remarkably effective sleep strategy. On my way back from the bathroom this morning I stopped to watch the sunrise over the lake… Read the full post →
Joanna On The Trail 