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PCT SOBO 2023 Entry 5: Towns, tarantulas, and ticks
I ended up zeroing on day 27! Jason’s house was the ultimate hiker paradise. Hot tub, pool, big couches, lots of candy, coffee, loaner clothes, showers, laundry. Plus I met… Read more
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PCT SOBO 2023 Entry 4: 566 miles to go…
On day 18 I got to Kennedy Meadows to resupply. I sent my bear can home which cost about $22, a lot less than I thought it would! I saw… Read more
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PCT SOBO 2023 Entry 3: hello warmer weather!
Day 16 was nice and relaxing as I zeroed in Lone Pine. It’s a nice little place with lots of history and character! I ran into lots of fellow hikers… Read more
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PCT SOBO 2023 Entry 2: Pals, passes, and peaks
This post goes from days 4-14, so it’s quite lengthy! On day 4 I resupplied at Reds Meadow and left around 11 am. I had a lot of elevation gain… Read more
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PCT SOBO 2023 Entry 1: Getting back out there!
Less than a year later and I’m back on the Pacific Crest Trail! I was able to secure a hiking permit and a leave of absence from work! I’ve learned… Read more
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Sleeping Beauty Mountain, Lake George
I recently went on a hike in Lake George Wild Forest! This was my first time hiking in Lake George and I was pleasantly surprised. This area of hiking is… Read more
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Saranac Lake 6: Ampersand Mountain, Saranac Lake, NY
Ampersand Mountain… what a hike. I’ve done Ampersand twice, and it is a great trail to really test if you’ve got your hiking legs. The first time I went up… Read more
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Cranberry Lake 45.5
The Cranberry Lake 50 (technically 52) mile loop hike has been on my mind for about a year now. Now that the weather is warm again, I decided to give… Read more
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Mount Mansfield, Underhill, VT
On a somewhat spur of the moment decision, my boyfriend and I hiked to the top of Mount Mansfield. Mount Mansfield is the tallest mountain in Vermont. It sits at… Read more
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Saranac Lake 6: Scarface Mountain, Ray Brook, NY
Scarface sits at 3,054 feet and is part of the Saranac Lake 6er challenge! This hike is pretty mellow, but could be long for folks who do not hike often.… Read more
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