I hiked the Colorado Trail (CT) in 2023 with my son. It was a top-10 life adventure. A portion of the Colorado Trail overlaps with the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and we encountered CDT hikers on a frequent basis. The CT contains 567 miles of designated trail (East or West Collegiate combined), and the CDT is 3,100 miles (depending on numerous alternative routes). CDT hikers were generally easy to identify in Colorado, as most were two months into their journey. Their packs were more streamlined, their gear more trail-worn, and they tended to hike from sunrise to sunset, squeezing out a few extra miles if possible. A CT hiker becomes curious about the CDT experience. An annual survey is generated and Halfway Anywhere. It is a treasure of information, recommendations, and advice. When we think about getting insights, perhaps nothing offers more depth and dimension than the collective recommendations of those who went before.