Lisa Snook Vermont, Ohio + 3000 Miles (Previously received the central patch + Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Mackinac Bridge, 1000 Miles, and 2000 Miles.) The Many Ohios of the North Country Trail Ever since my hiking partner Barb Whittington and I decided to attempt to complete the entire NCT, the goal has been hiking […]
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Barbara and Christopher Cook: NCNST Long Distance Hikers
Barbara and Christopher Cook Central patch + Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 miles In January of 2018, I mentioned to my son. Chris, that I would like to go to Isle Royale and asked if he would like to join me. “Sure,” he said. I then threw out the zinger. I’d like to backpack. Neither […]
2026 Allegheny 100 Challenge
By Shawn Weishaar, NCTA Allegheny National Forest Chapter Each June, dedicated volunteers with the NCTA Allegheny National Forest Chapter in Northern Pennsylvania plan, organize, and host the Allegheny 100 Challenge. The A-100 is an unsupported endurance hiking challenge with no timekeepers, no aid stations, and no finish line other than the one hikers set […]
