On the Trail With Pablo Cruise, Part 1: Planning Ahead
Quite an accomplishment for "Pablo!" Last summer, our friend and backpacking buddy, “Pablo Cruise” (his trail name), completed a 500-mile hike along the Colorado Trail, stretching from Waterton Canyon near Denver, passing Copper Mountain and ending in Durango. Along with the completion of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2024, and the Long Trail in Vermont, that adds up to about 3,400 miles that Pablo has hiked in recent years, not counting the miles covered when training! What got him into long-distance hiking? He was born and raised in South Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe. His family spent much time exploring and hiking while they lived in Africa. After moving to Vermont, he was involved in scouting and as a freshman, had a three-week “outward bound” winter camping experience that included spending 24 hours alone in the frigid wilderness! Those experiences helped him develop into an independent person, with resilience and a sense of responsibility in taking care of himself...
