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Why I Almost Didn’t Summit Katahdin
Intention Matters I say that a lot. I mean it not as an excuse for bad behavior but in a time when there can be such toxic division about almost
Vermont Vibes to the Whites Fright
Vermont Went in with fair expectations of a return to more mountain climbs and descents. Was not disappointed. Completed in 8.5 days with Nero’s but
June Recap NJ, NY, CT, & MA
Soft in the Middle I don’t know how it happened, we were crushing such big miles heading into New Jersey. I thought for sure we would knock out
The AT Breeds Greatness
“It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” from A League of Their Own, Tom
What I Changed Halfway
The halfway point was a good opportunity to reassess what I was wearing and carrying in my pack. Shoes The Altra Lone Peak trail runners served Me
Body, Mind, Spirit on the A. T.
Updates first! My body is in Harpers Ferry, my mind is recalibrating and strategizing for the rest of the way to Katahdin, and my spirit is sky high
Reframe, Trail Fame, and Rename going GA-ME
Reframe Working with youth for the majority of my life, I have always been good at seeing a strength where others may see a challenge. The bossy kid
What It Takes to Make It to Damascus
Support On the trail and off. Knowing that others believe in you. Getting the resupply box with all the goodies and notes of encouragement. The
Zero Hero
Rate x Time = Distance, Except on the AT Felt like a hero having just finished the Smokies with a great crew of hikers. Rolled down into Hot Springs
Weather Together is Better
Day 14 Brown Fork mile 152.9 Continuing where I left off from the last post… I woke early, stashed my pack, and hiked 3 miles back down to the NOC