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My adventure on the IAT-NB, or watching an accident in slow motion
Day 0 I woke up at 3:00 a.m. with a splitting headache, yet full of anticipation. A 7-hour drive was ahead of me, but on a very familiar road. My
Navigating the IAT-NB: Strategies, Tactics and Resilience
Training so far Here I sit today, about a month from departure, having walked 20km for training for the first time yesterday. For those who don't
Mindfulness, Muscle Memory, and a Change of Plans
Cover: looking at Jay Peak,VT from Mt Sutton,QC Hello everyone, As Spring approaches—even here north of the border—I thought I’d give you a
Lessons in Slow: Relearning how to train for the Long Trail with chronic pain
Hello everyone, I am very happy to be back on The Trek after last year’s abort, following major difficulties on the health side. The training was
Pushing Limits in Gros Morne: My Final Elevation Training Before the Long Trail
One Last Test Before the Trail Last week, we spent an unforgettable seven days hiking in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland (Canada), focused
Winter training for the LT
As I eagerly await the opportunity to hike the Long Trail again, I find myself grappling with the winter blues. Living in Canada, it often feels like
Is Flip-Flop the “new normal”?
I recall a long while ago when i was reading books and tales from thru-hikers, that the "norm" was to hike any long trail in one go, whether it
Reflections: The Crash, or When the Mind and Body Collide
As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on one of my toughest lessons this year: resilience. My last Long Trail adventure ended in what
Day 8-9 (Season finale)
Wait... what happened? Don't worry, i'm home safe, i'll explain later on but i will recount my section chronologically. Section: VT15 to
Day 7 – Word of the day: “Slackpack”, brought to you by the letter “S”
I arrived quite early for my ride to the Codding Hollow road trailhead, starting to hike around 08h00. This was a gorgeous day, cool breeze in the
