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The Long Trail: The End is Only the Beginning
It was just shy of eight a.m. as we crossed Route 2 outside of Waterbury, and I was surprised by the swell of emotion in my chest. We were on trail
Unfinished Business: A Return to The Long Trail
It is almost a year since the start of my Long Trail journey. Last July, I drove up 95 North to start a trail that would change me and my life in
Long Trail: Accepting When A Thru-Hike Is Ended
The time arrived to make a decision I didn't think I'd need to make. Do I push through this knee injury and stay on trail for as long as possible, or
Long Trail: A Tale of Mount Mansfield
It’s five days into my southbound Long Trail thru-hike. My body is talking, the terrain is insane, and the views are astounding. I’ve never
Long Trail, I Am Humbled
I started my long trail thru-hike a couple of days ago and things did not start out the way I had planned. For starters, I didn’t hit the trail until
My Long Trail Gear Review
My Long Trail thru-hike is just under two weeks away, yay! As I'm starting to pack in earnest, it feels like the perfect time to share my gear list
When the Trail Says: Slow Down
It’s no secret that the trail is my teacher. I learn countless truths about myself, life, and the human condition as I traverse her many miles of
Solo Distance Hiking and Kids: Six Things I Learned
There is nothing quite like a good, long backpacking adventure. Everything from the physical exertion to the trail’s beauty is rewarding and
Howdy, Long Trail! The Name’s Scrappy
Hey y'all! My name is Tracy and I am thru-hiking the Long Trail this summer. I'm a 34-year-old legal professional in the DC area, a mom, a yogi,
Top 5 Training Hike Takeaways
I am thru-hiking the Long Trail this summer. It will mark my longest time on trail in both mileage and days. In preparing for this hike, I read about