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CDT FAILED Thru-Hike Journal (2019)  / Hiking
Up Elbert
Posted On June 21, 2019

Looking off the Mt. Elbert summit at 14,433 feet Day 59: June 21, 2019 (Summer Solstice) Destination: Leadville (via the Colorado Trail mountain bike alternate) Today’s Miles: 16.4 Start Location: CDT Mile 1164.9 (Mt. …

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AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
Excellent Article to Share and Answering Questions
August 14, 2018

Mountain View Pond Hello all! I realize most folks are not expecting me to post again, but I wanted to share a great article with you all and answer a few …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
Moving Forward, Looking Back
August 3, 2018

Almost at the Tableland - view looking down to where I'd come from It feels like the time has just flown since I finished my AT thru hike. After Millinocket, I …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
Epilogue
July 14, 2018

Thank you all for your incredible support and belief in me! July 14, 2018 Destination: Millinocket Today's Miles: 0 Start Location: Baxter Peak, Mt. Katahdin - AT Northern Terminus Trip Miles: 2190.90 Mainer was …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
The Summit
July 13, 2018

Hungry Cat Summits Katahdin, grateful to have made it! July 13, 2018 Destination: Baxter Peak, Mt. Katahdin - AT Northern Terminus Today's Miles: 5.20 Start Location: The Birches Campsite Trip Miles: 2190.90 It was …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
The Home Stretch
July 12, 2018

The last sunset - at The Birches July 12, 2018 Destination: The Birches Campsite Today's Miles: 24.90 Start Location: Rainbow Stream Lean-to Trip Miles: 2185.70 Like many mornings since I got into New Hampshire …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
The Goldilocks Push
July 11, 2018

Katahdin behind Pemadumcook Lake July 11, 2018 Destination: Rainbow Stream Lean-to Today's Miles: 29.60 Start Location: Cooper Brook Falls Lean-to Trip Miles: 2160.80 Today I played Goldilocks. I meant to hike to Wadleigh Stream …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
The Swimming Hole
July 10, 2018

First view of Katahdin off in the distance from the north face of Whitecap Mountain July 10, 2018 Destination: Cooper Brook Falls Lean-to Today's Miles: 18.90 Start Location: Carl A. Newhall Shelter Trip …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
The Hundred Miles of People, Roads, and Summer Camps. Oh, and Wilderness too….
July 9, 2018

View from Barren Mountain Ledges July 9, 2018 Destination: Carl A. Newhall Shelter Today's Miles: 20.80 Start Location: Long Pond Stream Lean-to Trip Miles: 2112.30 I woke up early, like most mornings. It is …


AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
The Wilderness
July 8, 2018

At Little Wilson Falls, 100 Mile Wilderness July 8, 2018 Destination: Long Pond Stream Lean-to Today's Miles: 15.10 Start Location: Monson (ME15 Road Crossing) Trip Miles: 2091.50 Oh, breakfast...the best meal of the day. …