Flowering Cactus
Monday, May 23, 2022 11:44 pm
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Today, we went to REI to pick up snow gear for Colorado.

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The Continental Divide Trail
Sunday, May 22, 2022 10:20 pm
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

The second day of our fire and snow detour moved us from a hotel to the Air B&B where we’ll be staying through Friday.

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Grants
Saturday, May 21, 2022 5:25 pm
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Today, we left Grants for Albuquerque, beginning the first day of our week-long trail hiatus due to fire closures and a snowstorm in Colorado.

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Welcome to Grants
Friday, May 20, 2022 8:42 pm
Location: Grants / Lava Flow Hostel (410.3 miles)

Today, we zeroed in Grants (though we did “hike” a few miles from motel to hostel), and worked out our plans to deal with the fire closures and upcoming snow in Colorado.

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Volcanic Rock Wall
Thursday, May 19, 2022 11:12 pm
Location: Grants / Days Inn (408.4 miles)

Today brought me into Grants. However, due to fire and snow issues, Grants probably marks the end of the trail for me in New Mexico, at least for now.

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