Doh! Well that wasn’t supposed to happen! I’ve had an asthma attack since down at the Animas River (yes I’m that stubborn!) and I thought I could manage it but it’s pretty severe. Hiking up things is pretty brutal but I made it to the end of Seg 22/beginning of Seg 23 and am bailing down towards Lake City. Hopefully I can flag someone once on the main road tomorrow.
Been a bit of a bumpy ride! My cohort’s car fuel pump bit the dust and she has been stuck in Durango this entire time with a puppy. Hopefully I can reconnect with her but… mountains in the way!
Alright time to plug in some tunes and make some tracks. I put so much into this project and it’s always sad when things go to pot.
CO Trail FKT Attempt for @justiner?
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Damn! We were rooting hard for you here on the interwebz, Justiner! Thanks for giving us all the chance to get a glimpse into your journey. 

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Oof, that’s a brutal way to have to bail. As a fellow asthmatic, I am astounded by your perseverance. To maintain that pace since the Animas while experiencing an asthma attack is unreal.
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Stubbornness is a double edged sword!
Small update: made it to Lake City and crashing in a front yard. Will figure out transportation this weekend.
Small update: made it to Lake City and crashing in a front yard. Will figure out transportation this weekend.
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So sorry about the asthma attack, Justin. Happy you made it out safely!
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Justin
If you want to go to Durango then I could pick you up in lake city and drive you to Durango.
Contact me via text if possible
970-739-3336. I will be going over Monarch Pass soon and will respond after reaching cell service again.
Or post reply on forum.
If you want to go to Durango then I could pick you up in lake city and drive you to Durango.
Contact me via text if possible
970-739-3336. I will be going over Monarch Pass soon and will respond after reaching cell service again.
Or post reply on forum.
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Wondering if he also needs some albuterol. He probably would have mentioned that by now, but maybe worth consideration.osprey wrote: ↑Sat Sep 21, 2024 9:08 am Justin
If you want to go to Durango then I could pick you up in lake city and drive you to Durango.
Contact me via text if possible
970-739-3336. I will be going over Monarch Pass soon and will respond after reaching cell service again.
Or post reply on forum.
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I am in Gunnison now.
Let me know soon if you want a ride.
And I have inhaler.
Let me know soon if you want a ride.
And I have inhaler.
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Hey everyone! I’m hanging in Salida at the moment, having gotten a lucky hitch. If there is a random ride to Durango I’ll take it but that ship may have passed. My asthma was the worst I’ve ever experienced but it’s calmed down significantly (I can talk again!) so no pressing need for an inhaler.
I am so appreciative for everyone’s help— I’m amazed I got out of lake city at all!
I am so appreciative for everyone’s help— I’m amazed I got out of lake city at all!
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Bummer, stinks that you had to bail but glad that you got out ok...
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Collecting my caches this weekend. It was about to get rough out there Justin.
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Sorry that things didn't work out for you this time, but glad your asthma has calmed down. Wishing you a better outcome next time.
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