“I have shared the NCT love with many people.” Jennifer Bieniek of southern New York participated in the NCTA Hike 100 Challenge in 2020 and submitted her completion form in September. In February 2021, we at the NCTA selected one 2020 finisher from the hundreds who submitted completion forms to win a grand prize […]
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NCTA Guest Liz “Snorkel” Thomas Demonstrates Packing for Backpacking
“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 […]
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 […]