My Colorado Trail Plan: 500 Miles in 30 Days

In just a few weeks, my son and I will begin our thru-hike of the Colorado Trail. In this video, I walk through my full Colorado Trail plan for 2026, including our itinerary, resupply strategy, pacing, route choices, zero days, and how we're approaching nearly 500 miles from Denver to Durango. We'll cover each segment of the trail, including Breckenridge, Twin Lakes, Salida, Lake City, Silverton, and Durango, along with our food plan and how we're trying to balance preparation with flexibility. If you're planning a Colorado Trail thru-hike, I hope this gives you ideas and helps you build your own plan. #ColoradoTrail #ThruHiking #Backpacking ---------------------------------------------------------- P.S. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. It helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! ---------------------------------------------------------- Ways to Support the Channel: Venmo: @colbyonthetrail ---------------------------------------------------------- Discount Codes: Tell Your Trail 12% off: ColbyontheTrail12 https://tellyourtrail.com/?ref=Colbyo... Hilltop Packs 10% off: COLBYONTHETRAIL https://hilltoppacks.com/colbyonthetrail Aerogogo GIGA PUMP Air 10% off: COLBY10 https://www.aerogogo.com/COLBY10 ---------------------------------------------------------- My Favorite Gear: Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/4kLxv71 Titanium 750ml Pot: https://amzn.to/4kWEk5t Ultralight Stove: https://amzn.to/4kUKbbr Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4o45itc Ultralight Trowel: https://amzn.to/4iaU7Mr Summit Suds Powdered Soap: https://amzn.to/3FyXOgx Unpaste Toothpaste Tablets: https://amzn.to/3DUGIJh Outdoor Research Echo Sun Hoodie: https://amzn.to/4iay6gG Nike Men's Challenger Dri-fit 5" Lined Running Shorts: https://amzn.to/4kq1S2B Garmin inReach Mini 2: https://amzn.to/4kAYVML inCharge XL 6-in-1 Multi Charging Cable: https://amzn.to/41QdkMh Camera Gear: Camera Gear: DJI Pocket Osmo 3: https://amzn.to/3QVjNRi DJI Osmo Action 6 : https://amzn.to/4axDqtE Insta360 X5: https://amzn.to/4qm7qOw Sony A6700: https://amzn.to/4qkKwa5 Sony G Master 15mm f1.4 Lens: https://amzn.to/4b7pyX9 ---------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - My Full Colorado Trail Plan (2026) 2:15 - Section 1: Waterton Canyon to Frisco 5:07 - Section 2: Copper Mountain to Twin Lakes 8:28 - Section 3: Twin Lakes to Salida 11:24 - Section 4: Salida to Lake City 14:59 - Section 5: Lake City to Silverton 17:09 - Section 6: Silverton to Durango 19:13 - Food/Resupply Plan 20:47 - Final Thoughts ---------------------------------------------------------- #hiking #thruhiking #backpacking