We do know that a training regimen of walking 4-6 miles a day may not be enough. What an incredible sight. On the subject of water, don t forget to bring your sandals or water booties, a hand towel and a poncho. We will cross that crazy river at least 14 separate times and squishy boots are no fun. This year we also suggest you pick up the new shock absorber walking sticks, a huge difference according to all who used them last year.
Luggage is conveyed to Crested Butte.
Hike is 17 miles and takes anywhere from 4-8 hours. We pass out walkie talkies to some of the participants in order to maintain contact with all groups. You ll need to bring your own water, trail snacks and lunch, but most of us just carry a day or hip pack. A small first aid kit is always good and a camera is never wasted effort. We've posted a rough version of the terrain map on the Web for your convenience.