Jay Shutt Vermont (Previously received the central patch + Ohio, Pennsylvania, Mackinac Bridge and 1000 Miles.) I began hiking the North Country Trail in May 2018 when I joined the Buckeye Trail Circuit Hike Group for a hike in the New Straitsville Section of the Buckeye Trail that runs concurrently with the North Country Trail. […]
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2026 My NCT Membership Drive
In today’s hurried, hyper-connected world, the North Country Trail stands as a timeless sanctuary. It captures a precious moment in each of our lifetimes – a peaceful space that brings the simple, grounding pleasures of yesteryear right back into the present. Here, you can unplug from the noise, breathe deeply, and rediscover the pure […]
2026 NCTA Volunteer Awards: Distinguished Service
Distinguished Service Awards are presented to volunteers in recognition of 8 years or more of exceptional volunteer service in furthering the goals of the NCTA, and outstanding contributions toward the dream of the North Country Trail. Bill Majernik Bill has devoted more than 25 years of volunteer service to building, maintaining, and improving the […]
