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The Grand Finale – Long Trail Edition Part 8

The Grand Finale – Long Trail Edition Part 8

Lightning and Thunder Expected I awaken at 4 AM. It's dark outside and I can hear the rain slowly falling and bouncing off of the shelter. I get out of...

Aug 25, 2024 : Jake Barrella
Conflict & Frustration – Long Trail Edition Part 7

Conflict & Frustration – Long Trail Edition Part 7

The Facade That Everything is Perfect This is the hardest part of the journey for me to write about. When people romanticize the idea of a thruhike they forget to...

Aug 23, 2024 : Jake Barrella
Vermont in All Her Glory – Long Trail Edition Part 5

Vermont in All Her Glory – Long Trail Edition Part 5

Awaken the Passion I wake up in a cozy bed in an air conditioned room. Today is the summit of Mount Abe. Cool Trail Mom is back in and ready...

Aug 19, 2024 : Jake Barrella
It’s Not All Fun and Games – Long Trail Edition Part 4

It’s Not All Fun and Games – Long Trail Edition Part 4

Back to Hiking Murph and I hop on the bus and it's back to trail. I feel extremely clean. I shaved the beard and had a nice shower before we...

Aug 16, 2024 : Jake Barrella
Why Hike the Long Trail?

Why Hike the Long Trail?

Why Hike the Long Trail of Vermont? Pacific Crest Trail 2023 My name is Sweets and it all started back in 2023 when I finally set foot on the Pacific...

Jul 25, 2024 : Jake Barrella
A Guide to Thru-Hiking the Long Trail

A Guide to Thru-Hiking the Long Trail

You’ve been thinking about hiking Vermont’s Long Trail? Maybe you’ve completed the AT and figure “well I already started the Long Trail, so it wouldn’t be too hard to finish...

Jun 22, 2015 : Raven