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
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 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
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
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
Day 4 was a rainy trek through 15 viewless miles. … More Long Trail Day 4: Fifteen Miles Through Non Stop Rain
National Parks and Recreation 