Saturday, June 7, 2014

The Decision

Once upon a year ago, my mom (being her typical planner self) was asking me about how I wanted to celebrate my graduation the following summer. I contemplated a bit and simply stated " I want to do the Colorado Trail." It took her a while to register that thought....doesn't every new graduate want to celebrate with an extreme Europe trip? Not I.

She then asked "So how long is this trail?...... I replied "Mmmm....about 500 miles."
Mom: "500 miles?? you want to do the WHOLE thing?"
Me: "Yes!"
Mom: "You don't want to go to Europe?"
Me: "No, I want to do something that will be the most self-reflecting, like-affirming, most amazing experience ever!"
Mom: "Who are you going to do it with?"
Me: "I don't know...but I'm going to do it."
Mom: "Hmmmm...I'll do it with you. Can tag-along mom come?"

And that is how the adventure began!



Welcome to the official hiking blog of Syd "Pippy" and Keala "Zippy" 'Incredizoll', the daughter-mother dynamic duo who will sett off in red and purple broken-in hiking boots with a 35 pound (hopefully not more) backpack and conquer the entire 500 miles of the Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. July 4th, 2014. Bring it on.

 
 
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 28, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    You guys are so awesome! I will be happy to deliver provisions along the way! Liz M from Florida

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    1. Pippy and ZippyJuly 12, 2014 at 6:46 AM

      Thank you Liz!!! We will let you know if we need more cliff bars along the way! :)

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  2. Anne FoxJuly 1, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    What a great way to celebrate, Colorado is beautiful. I will be watching your travels and wishing I was with you. Have a great time and watch out for Lyme Disease and rattlesnakes and probably scorpions, other than that have a great time.

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    1. Pippy and ZippyJuly 12, 2014 at 6:42 AM

      Thank you Anne! Colorado is soooo beautiful! No rattlesnake sighting yet, but I'll be on the lookout for them. Do a downward dog for me! My body will be in desperate need of yoga when I'm finished!

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  3. UnknownJuly 3, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    EEEeeee! This WILL be a great adventure...I shall self reflect along with you and with your posts. Enjoy this and be safe...Peace

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    1. Pippy and ZippyJuly 12, 2014 at 6:45 AM

      Thank you Chris! It has been an amazing adventure so far!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 15, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    So exciting!!! Keep us posted!!

    Aloha,

    Brysson

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  5. AnonymousJuly 20, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Hi Pippy n Zippy Enjoyed the tales and pix of your adventures. Hope all continues to go well. I am insanely envious of your chance for such an adventure. I did get concerned about the bad weather I heard had hit the Rockies. Lightning at high elevations or rattlesnakes and bears at lower ones adds to the excitement!! :-( Keep safe and hope to hear more in due course. Thanks Sid for the care package of wine, olive oil, etc etc, all in use and much appreciated. I am watering your plants til you get back and settle in Monterey. Aloha pumehana, Brysson

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