Paul Jager Central patch + Michigan, 1,000-Mile, and Mackinac Bridge I started my journey of hiking the 1,175 miles of the North Country Trail in Michigan almost by accident. I had done some backpacking in my younger days and really enjoyed it. My first hike on the NCT was in my early 50s, and I […]
Our Stories
Tag: backpacking
Doug Seaney: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Doug Seaney Wisconsin (Previously received the central patch + Michigan, 1,000-Mile and Mackinac Bridge.) I have finished all the Wisconsin miles. I started June 9, 2021 with the intention of hiking all 215 miles this trip. I had not planned on high 80-degree temperatures and the abundance of ticks and mosquitoes. I was doing a […]
Marit Janse: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Marit Janse Central patch + 1,000-Mile and Mackinac Bridge rockers I started hiking the North Country Trail because I wanted to walk 600 miles for my 60th birthday. I set out with three friends: two walked, and one drove and was our support during the day. Once we got to the Bridge, I was addicted. […]