Pain was a way of life for Tina. As a competitive gymnast, Tina’s body bore the brunt of her sport. Despite the pain, Tina continued competing and then coaching for decades. “I coached at a club level until about age 40 but had real back, knee, and ankle problems. I quit [coaching] mostly because […]
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Why Digital Maps Work Best for the NCT
A number of years ago, the North Country Trail Association identified a lack of access to trail information as a barrier to hiker engagement. By shifting from a mail-order based retail model of map sales to online digital delivery, the NCTA was able to reach significantly more hikers. by Matt Rowbotham, NCTA GIS Coordinator […]
Ed Solstad: Volunteer Spotlight
Ed and many of the other volunteers who work on the Border Route Trail live in the Twin Cities, a mere 250-mile one-way trip to their Trail. Also, some portions of the Trail can be reached only by means of canoe trips, so the several disasters that continually visit the area force too few […]