Long Trail Day 9: Conquering Vermont’s Tallest Peak
November 19, 2020
Day 9 made me forget all about the horrible day before with a beautiful hike up Vermont’s highest mountain. … More Long Trail Day 9: Conquering Vermont’s Tallest Peak
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Long Trail Day 8: The No-Good, Very Awful, Completely Miserable Day
November 17, 2020
Day 8 brought me very close to my breaking point. But a good cry, the Hamilton soundtrack, and a well-placed ski warming hut saved my sanity and my determination. … More Long Trail Day 8: The No-Good, Very Awful, Completely Miserable Day
Long Trail Day 7: An Amazing Day Through Johnson
November 10, 2020
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
Long Trail Days 5 and 6: Rest and Rehabilitation
November 1, 2020
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
Long Trail Day 4: Fifteen Miles Through Non Stop Rain
October 30, 2020
Day 4 was a rainy trek through 15 viewless miles. … More Long Trail Day 4: Fifteen Miles Through Non Stop Rain
Long Trail Day 3: Haystack Mountain and Taking It Easy
October 27, 2020
Day 3 was cut pretty short in order to rest my legs, but not before climbing the first mountain that made me think, ‘hey that wasn’t too bad!’ … More Long Trail Day 3: Haystack Mountain and Taking It Easy
Long Trail Day 2: Jay Peak and Weekend Crowds
October 25, 2020
Day 2 fell on a Saturday which led to a lot of day-hikers looking to summit Jay Peak, my first major mountain. … More Long Trail Day 2: Jay Peak and Weekend Crowds
Long Trail Day 1: Canada or Vermont?
October 23, 2020
Day 1 brought me to a fork in the road where I had to choose between escaping into Canada or heading back toward Massachusetts. … More Long Trail Day 1: Canada or Vermont?
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
Big Bend National Park
August 14, 2020
National park #12 quickly launched itself into my top three favorite parks with its towering mountains, stunning sunsets and dramatic landscapes. … More Big Bend National Park
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