Author: Nicole

I grew up in Northern New York in the shadow of the Adirondack Mountains before moving to Boston for college. I've now lived here for ten years with my partner, James, but we try to get out of the city and into nature as often as possible.

Defining Success and Failure in the Aftermath of Quitting the Long Trail

October 21, 2020

Twenty-six days ago my roommates dropped me off at the Canadian border in Northern Vermont. I said my goodbyes and set off with a 34 pound pack strapped to my back to hike my way back to Massachusetts where they would pick me up in a few weeks. All that stood between me and our … More Defining Success and Failure in the Aftermath of Quitting the Long Trail