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Matt Bromley: NCNST Long Distance Hiker

Matt “Three More Miles” Bromley Central patch + 1,000-Mile and Mackinac Bridge I’ve been interested in the idea of long distance trails ever since I encountered the North Country Trail and the Appalachian Trail while on family vacations as a kid. The idea of following a map to see new places has always felt like […]

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. […]