Melita's Table Co-Owners Kori & Barry Hiking the Colorado Trail
I have always believed in a sustainable, active lifestyle. We like to be kind to the earth and appreciate mother nature, which is why co-owners Kori and Barry are immersing in nature this summer by hiking the Colorado Trail, spanning 567 miles between Denver, CO, and Durango, CO. Follow along on this blog for live updates about their summer journey along the Colorado Trail with Maddie, their loyal four-legged friend.
June 25, 2021 - Prep Work
Prep work is often the most important step – In cooking, hiking, and in life. We may not like chopping onions but doing it the right way sets you up for success. Kori and Barry have prepared well for the Colorado Trail. Organic freeze-dried rations will make up almost all of our meals out on the trail. Pictured below are dried cauliflower and dried parsley.
June 28, 2021: Setting Off on the Colorado Trail
“Hi all! Maddie, Barry, and Kori here. Made it to our first stop. Sore, but good. Scenery was great today.”
June 30, 2021: Making Progress, Thunderstorm at Night
“Morning all! We had to hunker down for a thunderstorm last night. Hiked a bit this morning. Taking a short break to let the tent dry.”
JULY 1, 2021: More Thunderstorms
“Hi! It’s Kori and Barry here. Just weathered a huge thunderstorm. Luckily we already had the tent up, so we stayed dry.”
July 4, 2021: Happy 4th!
“Happy 4th all – from the CO trail trio! And you know what else today is… shower day! Yay!!! We are heading to civilization for a couple of days.”
July 9, 2021: Blisters 😓
“After being sidelined with blisters and work for a few days, we are back on the trail. Finished 13 miles and set up camp.”
JULY 1, 2021 Update: More Thunderstorms
“Hi! It’s Kori and Barry here. Just weathered a huge thunderstorm. Luckily we already had the tent up, so we stayed dry.”
July 15, 2021: Climbing
“Maddie, Kori, and Barry here. 3,000 ft. climb over the fist 3.5 miles this morning. That’s a CO trail morning for ya.”
July 18, 2021: Salida, CO
“We made it to Salida. Will be off the trail for a few days to recoup and tend to some business.”
July 25, 2021: Back in Steamboat
“Family and Friends – We are back in Steamboat! We have “officially” left the Colorado Trail. We didn’t make it all the way to Durango, but we had an amazing adventure. I, for one, am ready to schedule another attempt at the full through-hike. In addition to the great hiking and amazing scenery, we spent time in some great little mountain towns.”
