Using “community,” “group hike,” and “socially distant” together in a sentence feels counterintuitive, yet our Trail Community has found ways to make it work. After all, with a trail that spans nearly 5,000 miles, we’re no strangers to space. The creativity being utilized to keep us connected to one another and to the North […]
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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 […]
Anandhi Chandran: Hike 100 Finisher
“It became more about the journey than the destination going solo. I have to say, as much as I enjoy the company of others while backpacking, solo hiking connects you more with nature; you hear more, you see more, and you feel more.” In the summer of 2020, Anandhi Chandran of Farmington Hills, Michigan, […]