tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post4739929614598492928..comments2024-03-28T13:12:14.509-07:00Comments on My Two Schillingsworth: Colorado Trail Race '17 - Wet 'n Wild EditionSchillingsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989549784335580804noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-33676828678807234712017-10-06T15:15:56.669-07:002017-10-06T15:15:56.669-07:00Thanks Mike. We definitely need to get out on some...Thanks Mike. We definitely need to get out on some backcountry fun!! Perhaps an extension of your Bradshaw ride is in order...Schillingsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989549784335580804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-84583498844672502922017-09-28T14:57:11.516-07:002017-09-28T14:57:11.516-07:00I finally got around to finishing up the reading o...I finally got around to finishing up the reading of this. So impressive man. Congrats. Once life calms down for me a bit, I'm gonna have some time for adventures. Would love to get out with you man. Take care.Mike Symonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531905273291777188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-6949313320647708002017-09-15T06:05:47.697-07:002017-09-15T06:05:47.697-07:00JUst to put your struggles w/ staying warm/dry in ...JUst to put your struggles w/ staying warm/dry in perspective, I've got to tell you 2 years ago the only night it rain hard on me I made it to your "interesting camp site" photo day 8 just a it began to come down hard. I quickly threw my rainfly over the log leanto & had a dry night. 2015 I had only 2 day with significant rain & 14 days mind boggling scenery. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310864458541375939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-30009301558062641002017-09-14T12:47:26.319-07:002017-09-14T12:47:26.319-07:00Yeah!! Do it!! Hit me up when you come down. I'...Yeah!! Do it!! Hit me up when you come down. I'd be happy to show you the goods. There 'may be' a whiskey cactus on a local trail or two...Schillingsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989549784335580804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-46718716103915221792017-09-13T19:17:52.407-07:002017-09-13T19:17:52.407-07:00After I conquer my mountain fears (hypothermia, li...After I conquer my mountain fears (hypothermia, lightning, bears/lions) perhaps I'll move on to the desert (hyperthermia, dehydration, big scary bugs): Fun!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00414370781681994602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-70544811619449748342017-09-09T22:38:39.220-07:002017-09-09T22:38:39.220-07:00Whoa!! 400 miles!! You're almost there. I'...Whoa!! 400 miles!! You're almost there. I'm not a real big fan of racing either, but I do like the group starts for these types of events. I've met some really fantastic people who also enjoy the beauty, challenge and the suffering they offer. You may surprise yourself. Besides, it's not so much racing against the other riders, rather it's between you and the route.<br /><br />When you finish the CT, you should head down here and check out the AZT if you haven't been. I whole different level of awesome brutality. :)Schillingsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989549784335580804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-6869547281939455512017-09-09T17:18:51.001-07:002017-09-09T17:18:51.001-07:00I've been segment riding since I just started ...I've been segment riding since I just started bikepacking last year. Working to built up (HAB:) endurance and have covered about 400 miles thus far. Would love to commit to the full route but I definitely don't race. I'm obsessed with the beauty, essence and punishment of the CT too.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00414370781681994602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-2706466451576999692017-09-06T15:17:14.444-07:002017-09-06T15:17:14.444-07:00I could've used a whiskey shooter on that fina...I could've used a whiskey shooter on that final HAB!! <br /><br />Did you do the full route from Denver? Or something different?<br /><br />I'll be heading back to CO next weekend for more punishment. I just can't stay away...and it's still stinkin' hot down here. The desert isn't quite ready for prime time.Schillingsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989549784335580804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-50393420396112090452017-09-06T06:23:36.160-07:002017-09-06T06:23:36.160-07:00Totally. He would let us ride ahead, catch us, pas...Totally. He would let us ride ahead, catch us, pass us, wait... repeat. Incredibly patient and super mellow, dude. She didn't inhale but had the whiskey shooters and I was with her on that. What a trail, so many cool humans. High Five!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00414370781681994602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-30886020178255347022017-09-05T21:56:12.938-07:002017-09-05T21:56:12.938-07:00Haha!! OMG, that's too funny about the Leadvil...Haha!! OMG, that's too funny about the Leadville duo. I was pushing up yet another HAB section when they came riding down. The girl rode on by after saying 'hi', the guy stopped and we chatted for a good 10 minutes it seemed. He was really cool, you know, super stoner mellow. Nothing bad, just funny. I'm sure they were great to ride with. They had to be after riding that crappy section in the rain/mud just for fun!!<br /><br />Cheers!Schillingsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989549784335580804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-53795376611956976972017-09-05T21:49:30.152-07:002017-09-05T21:49:30.152-07:00Thanks Michael!! Now go out there and get that AZT...Thanks Michael!! Now go out there and get that AZT300 done!!Schillingsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989549784335580804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-83708255949154292132017-09-05T21:48:18.898-07:002017-09-05T21:48:18.898-07:00Thanks Dave!! Perhaps it gave you flashbacks of yo...Thanks Dave!! Perhaps it gave you flashbacks of your AZTR experience last year?? You sure had your weather issues as well, snow/mud, etc. Look forward to sharing the trail & a brew sometime soon. Cheers!Schillingsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989549784335580804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-88093053129985005942017-09-05T21:40:41.609-07:002017-09-05T21:40:41.609-07:00Thank you!! Glad you like it.Thank you!! Glad you like it.Schillingsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989549784335580804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-90323119440917812472017-09-05T14:26:46.443-07:002017-09-05T14:26:46.443-07:00Mega kudos, John. Enjoyed the read and found myse...Mega kudos, John. Enjoyed the read and found myself saying "yep, that segment was rad" and "nope, I'll never do that section again". I too met the couple from Leadville and ended up riding with them for about 100 miles into Durango. I don't inhale but they were fantastic!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00414370781681994602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-82137937413096516442017-09-05T13:06:39.376-07:002017-09-05T13:06:39.376-07:00John, this is fantastic. Thanks for taking us alon...John, this is fantastic. Thanks for taking us along for the journey!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18330905259391716760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-29391501342192138942017-09-04T20:24:55.388-07:002017-09-04T20:24:55.388-07:00Awesome ride. Congrats! :)Awesome ride. Congrats! :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08464129615489069730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-21094318969410487952017-09-04T09:25:16.847-07:002017-09-04T09:25:16.847-07:00Wow John what a journey after reading this in one ...Wow John what a journey after reading this in one sitting I felt like I was there with you. Great writing John. You a truly a special person among the backpacking group. The story of the 16 year old blows my mind. Congrats John !11Dave Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607890089477104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040610152701147394.post-48733307285231007182017-09-04T06:46:58.983-07:002017-09-04T06:46:58.983-07:00Thanks for the great writeup, i've been waitin...Thanks for the great writeup, i've been waiting to read this! Congratulations!benroeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709307064078692554noreply@blogger.com