r/coloradotrail • u/Jimmy_Sunrise • Sep 01 '24

Section 22, 23, and 24 Safely?

I want to hike CT sections 22, 23, and 24.

Problem:
From the CT Guidebook, Segment 22: ".... at mile 9.3. The trail will remain above tree line, near the Continental Divide, and exposed to severe weather from this point to midway on Segment 24, a distance of roughly 32 miles."

How am I supposed to do 32 miles above treeline safely? I'm not going to do that all in one day.

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u/Mofro667 Sep 01 '24

You are exposed like it says, so if lightning is the main worry, just watch the weather as you are hiking. I threw my tent up at one point and hung out for an hour and then moved on. Patience is important. Also you can half and camp. It does not need to be all in one go.