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Reflections on Quitting My Thru-Hike

Reflections on Quitting My Thru-Hike

After 105 days and 850 miles, I quit my AT thru-hike, which was my first long-distance hike and my first thru-hike attempt. The subject of quitting is surprisingly taboo for...

Sep 12, 2023 : Fresh Prince
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Ten, Wildcat

My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Ten, Wildcat

Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 14-17, 2023. The next morning, I packed my things and finally headed out. First, I got some coffee and breakfast from...

Sep 7, 2023 : Fresh Prince
Between the Flip & the Flop: ER Visits and the Cost of the Trail

Between the Flip & the Flop: ER Visits and the Cost of the Trail

Emergency Room visits! I am lucky enough to know someone in Maine who was able to pick me up from Baxter State Park. Remember how I mentioned that I noticed...

Sep 6, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Nine, Gorham

My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Nine, Gorham

Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 12-13, 2023. When I awoke at the hostel, it was after 7:00. I wasn't surprised to see that John had already...

Sep 5, 2023 : Fresh Prince
Katahdin

Katahdin

Going up Katahdin As I wrote in my previous post, my tramily was placed in the Abol campground in Baxter State Park. This campground is ~2 miles from the Hunt...

Sep 3, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
It’s here: The 100 Mile Wilderness

It’s here: The 100 Mile Wilderness

It was here. The 100 Mile Wilderness. The 100 Mile Wilderness stretches from Monson, ME to Abol Bridge, which lays on the outskirts of Baxter State Park, where one finds...

Sep 2, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Eight, Pinkham Notch

My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Eight, Pinkham Notch

Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 11, 2023. The neighbors on my tent platform awoke early and their stomping aroused me to consciousness. Before I had the...

Sep 1, 2023 : Fresh Prince
Northern Maine… It Comes with Rain and More Pain, but also My Favorite Brewery!

Northern Maine… It Comes with Rain and More Pain, but also My Favorite Brewery!

In comparison to the tough terrain of southern Maine, I was told that northern Maine would be easy. And... well.. yes... in comparison it was easier. But I would not...

Aug 30, 2023 : Dakota Churchill
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Seven, Madison

My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Seven, Madison

Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 10, 2023. After falling on some wet rock close to the summit of Washington, the rest of my descent was thankfully...

Aug 30, 2023 : Fresh Prince
My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Six, Washington

My White Mountain Emotional Rollercoaster: Part Six, Washington

Note: This post describes events that occurred on August 8-10, 2023. The morning after my first night at Lakes of the Clouds hut, I awoke to noise in the kitchen...

Aug 28, 2023 : Fresh Prince