Jason “Abe Linkoln” Murrell End-to-end hiker; central patch + Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota; 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 miles My hike of the North Country Trail started in April of 2020. My intention was to hike the trail in one go. I had just been booted off my Eastern […]
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Shari Searles: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Shari Searles Wisconsin (Previously received the central patch + Michigan and 1000 Miles.) September 9-16, 2021 My Wisconsin North Country Trail experience started with a day hike from the Michigan/Wisconsin border with a friend. We camped at Scott Rapids Campsite our first night. I will never forget that night as I had my first bear […]
Lisa Snook: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Lisa Snook Minnesota + North Dakota (Previously received the central patch + Michigan, Wisconsin, Mackinac Bridge, 1000 Miles, and 2000 Miles.) As I reflect on the last year of hiking, I am so thankful for the opportunity to have experienced the wonderful remote sections of the NCT. My long-distance hiking buddy Barb Whittington and I […]