March 2010
9 posts
Life is a Paradox →
The first week on the Long Trail prepared me to be physically strong enough for a thru hike. Many abilities and all ages have tackled hiking the length of the Long Trail. It is an…
Mar 28th
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Mar 23rd
An extra zero. →
I had a bit of a home field advantage as I hiked the Long Trail. After meeting hikers during the first week from as far away as Hawaii and Germany, I realized I had it easier than most…
Mar 22nd
What's Your Everest? →
It can be alarming how quickly trust and friendship can develop with new people you meet. It cannot be blind trust however. People are occasionally the victims of crime and vandalism…
Mar 21st
Mar 18th
A Solitary Quest Ventured Upon With Others →
Despite any appearances to the contrary, I was quite nervous that first night. The shelter journal reported that a bear was present at the campsite the previous night, Hurricane Ernesto was…
Mar 14th
Mar 14th
My card.ly.  →
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Mar 9th
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Mar 2nd