Fall is one of the North Country Trail’s prime times. Before you head out on your next adventure or as you plan for 2021, consider the shape of your essential camping gear. Gear editor, guidebook author and long distance backpacker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas recently teamed up with the North Country Trail Association to demonstrate […]
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NCTA Guest Liz “Snorkel” Thomas Demonstrates Sleeping Bag Care
One key to a successful camping or backpacking trip is ensuring your gear is in the best shape possible. Gear editor, guidebook author and long distance backpacker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas recently teamed up with the North Country Trail Association to demonstrate helpful gear care tips. Here, she demonstrates a simple and effective method of […]
Annie Nelson: Halfway Thru
Annie Nelson’s 2019 Attempt to Hike Half of the North Country Trail In early 2019, Annie Nelson of Minnesota, “a former journalist turned outdoor junkie,” declared that she was going to hike half of the North Country Trail by the end of 2019. “I’ll begin my trek near the trail’s halfway point in lower […]