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A Hundred Miles of Wilderness and a Walk up Mount Katahdin
We walked through the Hundred Mile Wilderness to finish our journey with an emotional climb to the summit of Mount Katahdin
The Beginning of the End in Southern Maine
As we entered our final state, the realization that the journey was nearly over hit me hard. The beauty of Maine's natural landscape and a few unexpected encounters also provided us with several magic moments.
White Mountain Revival
You have to hit rock bottom before you can stage a comeback. The start of New Hampshire broke me down, but the White Mountains revived my mind and body for the journey into Maine.
Vermont: Fire Towers, Ski Resorts, and Farm Stands
Rain and the green tunnel took a toll on us in Vermont, but farm stands, kind people, and a taste of the big mountains to come gave us the spark we needed to keep hiking.
Sleeping on Lawns in Massachusetts
A continuing struggle with injury was offset by wonderful people in Western Mass and comfy lawns to sleep on.
Hiking through the Mid-Atlantic
The rocks don't stop in Pennsylvania. We dealt with heat and injury throughout the Mid-Atlantic while enjoying New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut's urban amenities.
The Wrath of Rocksylvania
After a wonderful long week long break from the trail we found ourselves struggling to catch our rhythm in the thralls of Rocksylvania.
Halfway & The Half-Gallon Challenge
We hiked passed the Mason-Dixon Line, hit the halfway mark of the AT, and made up for our 4-state challenge failure by completing the half-gallon challenge.
Harpers Ferry & A Maryland Plague
After reaching Harpers Ferry, the spiritual halfway point of the Appalachian Trail, we found ourselves sick in Maryland. Despite some challenges, we adjusted our plans and adapted to keep moving down the trail.
Smooth Sailing in Shenandoah National Park
We lived a life of magic and luxury while hiking through the relatively easy trails of Shenandoah National Park.