Long Trail
Over the Hump!
We conquer the last of the difficult terrain, summit mountains in thunderstorms, and enjoy a cabin in the woods by ourselves!
Crushing Mount Mansfield and Bolton
Beginning the final stretch of difficult mountains on the Long Trail, we crush Mansfield and suffer some injuries.
Sweet Monkey on the LT: VT15 to Sterling Pond via Whitetop Mountain
Sweet Monkey and Michele begin the day with a seven mile climb up Whiteface but after fourteen miles are back in town eating burgers!
Sweet Monkey on the Long Trail: Journey’s End to Route 15
First five days of adventure from Canada headed SOBO toward Massachusetts!
Sweet Monkey Heads Back to Vermont!
With a car full of snacks, a month off work, and entirely too little physical preparation Michele and I head East toward Vermont to start the long trail.
Outdoor Therapy: Navy Veteran Turns to Hiking
US Navy disabled veteran turns to hiking as a method of overcoming depression, PTSD, and other mental health difficulties.
One Month Until My Thru-Hike
The days are counting down much faster than I imagined they would and here I sit with around 30 days until I hit the Long Trail. In the past few...
Why Overpreparing for a Thru-Hike Is Overrated
Taking on a great outdoor adventure like the Appalachian or Pacific Crest Trail means navigating a world of blog posts, YouTube channels, and gear lists that can make planning overwhelming....
A Day Hiker Turned Thru-Hiker
It has been almost two years since I decided to plan a thru-hike of the Long Trail. In April 2017, I submitted my application to blog for The Trek in...
A Trail of Magic: Day Five on the Long Trail
It's a town day! My first thought when I wake up. Followed quickly by less than four miles and I will be back in civilization. Four miles is nothing! I...