A few days after ending my Long Trail thru-hiking attempt, my friend, her dog, and I set off on an overnight hike up Killington Peak. … More Long Trail Section Hiking: Killington Peak
After 14 days on the trail, I decided to step off at Lincoln Gap for now. But my resolve to finish the whole thing someday soon could not have been stronger! … More Stepping Off The Trail (For Now!)
Day 14 was my last real day on the trail, which left me in good spirits despite the freezing temps, 4,000 footers, and wet feet. … More Long Trail Day 14: A Freezing Hike Over Two of Vermont’s Tallest Mountains
Day 13 was cut short by some bad weather, but I managed to summit two peaks before the downpour commenced. … More Long Trail Day 13: A Successful Race Against the Rain
Day 12 brought me to the highest undeveloped peak in Vermont and quickly became my favorite day on the trail. It also led to a pretty big decision. … More Long Trail Day 12: Summiting Camel’s Head On My Favorite Day of the Trail
Day 10 was supposed to be an easy downhill hike to the interstate, a hot shower, and a warm bed. It ended up being just the beginning of my excruciating foot and leg pain. Day 11 gave me some much needed rest. … More Long Trail Day 10 (and 11): The Tough Trek Down to the Interstate
Day 7 was my favorite so far as I hiked nearly 16 miles down Laraway Mountain and through beautiful Johnson, VT. … More Long Trail Day 7: An Amazing Day Through Johnson
Days 5 and 6 were mostly spent hanging out at my friend’s house to stuff my face and rest my legs. … More Long Trail Days 5 and 6: Rest and Rehabilitation
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