Greetings Adoring Fans,

Those who followed my 2013 thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail are likely aware of how special this trail is to me.  Today I’m reaching out to share with you an opportunity to get involved in the shaping the future of the CDT: Less roadwalking, more trail!!

The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) is the leading voice in advocacy, stewardship and protection for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.   This organization formed just 2 years ago, and I’m truly impressed with the incredible progress it’s made in that short time.  Today at 6:00pm MST (8:00pm EST, 7:00pm CST, 5:00pm PST), the CDTC will be launching a crowdfunding campaign to generate support for the construction of 32 miles of new non-motorized CDT in the Cochetopa Hills of Colorado.

When I heard about this campaign, I knew exactly the section of the CDT they were referring to.  While hiking there in 2013, (see Beaver Feaver and They have arrived) I distinctly remember my disappointment discovering all the roadwalking in Colorado – of anywhere on the CDT, I thought this area, coincident with the highly traveled Colorado Trail, would be non-motorized single track.  And it can be – with your support!

Visit the CDTC’s website (www.continetnalfdividetrail.org) or check back here at launch time, 6:00pm MST 11/18/2014 for a a link to the campaign site.  Here’s the live link! I invite you to participate in supporting and sharing this valuable project.

Sorry to spam you all, but this is the CDT we’re talking about; it’s important!

~DnR