Back in 2000 when we left university, Cookie & Paul made a pact to walk the Continental Divide Trail in 2008. The Continental Divide Trail is 3000 mile walk from Mexico to Canada following the Rocky mountains which forms the east to west watershed of the United States, it’ll take about 6 months to complete… The reason we choose it was purely because it was the longest walk we could find any information on, the reason we picked 2008 was because we had no money and thought by now we’d have all our student debt paid off!
Below is an overview of our route (click for larger map):
Progress:
We started the walk on the 1st May 2008. You can see how far we’ve got and what it’s been like by visiting - Where are Cookie & Paul?
Why?
We are doing this to raise funds for The Cystic Fibrosis Trust as we both have friends that suffer from this currently incurable disease. The money raised will help fund research to find a cure for the most common life-threatening inherited disease. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated and you can sponsor us securely here if you wish.
But: I think it’s much more sporting to sponsor us by the mile :) There’s no guarantee that we’ll make it to the end, so remember it might not cost you as much as you think! If you want to sponsor us this way leave a comment with your Pence per Mile Pledge in this blog post and I’ll chase you up when I get back!
Said, on April 30th, 2008 at 12:55 pm :
Are you going to walk all this way?
I went for a 14 days walk from Oslo to Bergen (Norway) thats something like 400km. It took 14 days and i lost 15 kg. Went down from 90 to 75. Watch out, your legs/feet are going to get messy..
Said, on May 14th, 2008 at 11:41 pm :
HeyHo .. Fort id tek a little look fuffer at your site .. what do you mean ‘There’s no guarantee that we’ll make it to the end’ .. forgive this laptop lounger but ain’t that kinda negative? .. You guys will achieve all you set out to achieve .. Surely!! .. Unless some catastophic calamity overcomes You ..Or Leilas offer of full-time coiffeur overcums Your Objective!! .. HeHe! .. But hey .. Wot do i No! .. Only that this party is watching .. and (vaguely) interested in the outcum! .. Of the walk that is m.. Not the pubic styling! .. (Althoooooough!!! … Lol) .. Walk On!!!! .. Blank Reg X
Said, on July 31st, 2008 at 5:13 am :
[...] their journey sometime about mid November. The two carry cell phones which they use to update their blog, and chart their progress via GPS whenever they get a [...]
Said, on August 1st, 2008 at 12:49 pm :
[...] and in action on the trail. The scenery was unbelievable. I had no idea it would be so beautiful. Find out all about the epic adventure and track Cookie and Paul’s progress in the second half here. You can [...]
Said, on August 23rd, 2008 at 5:08 pm :
Hey, guys. I came across your blog while researching for a website I’m developing called ecofactory. I think what you’re doing is awesome b/c of the cause and b/c it would just be a cool thing to do. I’m going to write a post about you guys on my blog if you want to check it out sometime. Also, I’m curious, are you just camping along the way or are people putting you up? It must be an amazing experience, I hope you make it all the way!
Said, on August 23rd, 2008 at 7:38 pm :
[...] to Canada? Beginning at the Mexican border and concluding at the Canadian border, Cookie and Paul, two English gentlemen, began their 3000 mile hike along the Continental Divide Trail in May of 2008. Along the way they [...]
Said, on August 24th, 2008 at 3:22 am :
Keep it moving guys. All the best. Some more images would be cool to see.
Said, on October 10th, 2008 at 8:50 pm :
[...] sometime about mid November. The terrible twosome carry cell phones which they use to update their blog, and chart their progress via GPS whenever they get a [...]
Said, on October 17th, 2008 at 2:27 pm :
Congratulations guys! cookie you look like a yetty! amazing work though, good form chaps x x