
Trail Name “Boomerang” Retired Military Officer, World Traveler, Chef, and aspiring Thru Hiker. Taking the all-of-the-above approach to not growing old gracefully and living the quiet life in Montana. My wife and I have a small ranch and 18 horses and mules. Having successfully thru-hiked The Appalachian Trail in June, 2024 I spent a few weeks healing overuse injuries and started SOBO on The Continental Divide Trail in early August, 2024 and came off trail for foot surgery. In January 2025 I began to walk the 560 miles from France to the coast of Spain on the Camino Frances and came off the pilgrimage with the flu for 18 days. In March 2025 I will begin my trek North from Crazy Crook NM to Canada to complete the CDT. Upon completion I will either begin a SOBO journey on the PCT or return to Spain to complete the Camino Frances. We'll see what the far side of the year will bring.
Posts
Continental Divide Gear List for 2025 NOBO Start
After some fits and starts, ordering and reordering, weighing and replacing, And going through my gear bins I am finally packed for my noble start on
Camino Frances Day 11 Santiago de la Calzada to Belorado and The Flu
What Had Happened Was... I have put off writing this post and the last few probably because I'm still in denial. Bottom line up front I returned to
Camino Frances Days 9 & 10 Navarrette to Santa Domingo de la Calzada
Slowing Down and Enjoying the Beauty I had planned on going from Navarrette to Santa Domingo de la Calzada in one day. My plans went astray
Camino Frances Day 8 Logroño to Navarrette
Happiness is New Trail Runners So tempted to take a zero day and stay in Logrono for another day. The walk from Los Arcos made for a long day and
Camino Frances Day 7 Los Arcos to Logroño
An Early Start The room at the pension in Los Arcos was more than adequate although simple. Two metal single beds, ensuite bathroom, and most
Camino Frances Day 5 Puenta de la Reina to Estella
Remembering We Are Guests Day by day I feel a little more comfortable on this journey. The fellowship with the other pilgrims I've met it's good and
Camino Frances Day 6 Estrella to…
Trying to Keep Up I'm running a little behind on everything the flu has taken me for a bit. In the future I will try to do better As I have a long
Camino Frances Day 4 Pamplona to Puenta de la Reina
Morning in Pamplona While thriving it doesn’t seem busy. Noah and I met up to start the walk to Punta de la Reina. We made our way to the
Camino France Day 3 Zubiri to Pamplona
Sleepless in Zubiri While I do recommend the Alburgue not much sleep was had and the time to leave was welcoming. Into Each Life Some Rain
Camino Frances Winter 2025 Day 2 Roncesvalles to Zubiri
A Slow Beginning To the Day After much tossing and turning in the bunk room at the Albergue the lights finally came on around 8 AM. Everyone had