“For me, backpacking has been a gateway to understanding and appreciating the natural world. I want to share that experience of backpacking with you, no matter where you are and the length of your trip.” Gear editor, guidebook author and long distance backpacker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas recently teamed up with the North Country Trail […]
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Bob Courtois: Hike 100 Finisher
“About half the miles were on snowshoes.” Bob Courtois was the first to let us know he completed the 2021 Hike 100 Challenge. Alongside being an NCT enthusiast, he’s the volunteer Monthly Hike Coordinator for the NCTA Jordan Valley 45° Chapter and a member of the Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore Chapter. “[I] completed by hiking in […]
Flying High, Thanks to You
Your contribution supported community cultivation, in a year when we experienced great distance from friends and family. The mental health value to our trail users this year? Priceless! Matt Davis, a Regional Trail Coordinator for the North Country Association, shares a silver lining in his region. And this is only one great example […]