“The beauty of the Colorado Trail is that at times it’s your best friend and it’s a joy to be on, at other times it’s a son of a bitch.”
Award Winning Documentary by Davis Yates about 64 year old Dave Baumann’s 540 mile bikepacking journey across the Colorado Trail, from Denver to Durango which includes 75K in altitude gain. This inspiring film will have to looking different at the saddlebags section of your local bike shop next time you pop in for a tube. Be like Davis…pick something hard, make a plan, train, prep your gear and go.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....