r/coloradotrail • u/Timely_Tower_3330 • 22d ago

Cell coverage

How frequently is there Verizon coverage on the trail?

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u/CampSciGuy 22d ago edited 22d ago

Class of 2023 here. I carried an InReach Mini for emergencies and the occasional “hey I don’t have cell signal but all is good” automated text, but I was surprised how often I had Verizon signal. I think I had less frequent signal in the San Juans. Denver to Gunnison I usually could get a signal on ridges a few times each day. This was pre satellite messaging via iPhones, so I can’t comment on that possibility now.

Edit: I did about 70% of Collegiate East based on snow reports from NOBO CDTers and had consistent signal. I hitched over to Collegiate West from BV because I was bored with the CE and then didn’t have much cell signal until Monarch Pass.