Note to admins - I really do not think the official route should follow the Panorama Pass down from Ala Kul. Both AllTrails and Gaia have it labelled as “not suitable for hiking”. The bridge at the bottom is also completely washed out and the river… read more »

Had a go at this, aiming for sub 7 hours (7:02 in the end). A lot of rain the night before made it slippery and slower. Amazing route and I really think west to east is the way to do it, you gradually build towards the highest point and the best… read more »

I am extremely humbled by this experience. I had to pull off because my bag was too heavy and I wasnt making pace. So amazed by anyone who has completed this, especially those with an FKT. Ill come better prepared next time! 

Saw that I should state the goal. I'm going to be attempting the unsupported FKT on July 27, 2025. Super excited to go for this, I've done the route a few times and done some trail work days too on the section before first switchback.

Dr. Dre' - AKA Don quixote here. Thinking about windmills. 7/21/25 in the early AM, I plan to attempt to break the current record for fully supported Colorado Trail East-West variant from Waterton to DRO. East Collegiate. We'll see! Hopefully no… read more »