This Is How It Ended

We tackle the final 127 miles of the Colorado Trail by mountain bike, climbing above 12,000 feet through some of the route’s most challenging terrain. We battle cold, rain, snow, exhaustion, steep climbs, and a wrong turn while passing through places including Lake City, Silverton, and Ouray, where we relax in hot springs. Over the final days, we push toward Durango, reflecting on the difficulty and accomplishment of completing the 17-day journey.