Lisa Snook Vermont, Ohio + 3000 Miles (Previously received the central patch + Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Mackinac Bridge, 1000 Miles, and 2000 Miles.) The Many Ohios of the North Country Trail Ever since my hiking partner Barb Whittington and I decided to attempt to complete the entire NCT, the goal has been hiking […]
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Barbara and Christopher Cook: NCNST Long Distance Hikers
Barbara and Christopher Cook Central patch + Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 miles In January of 2018, I mentioned to my son. Chris, that I would like to go to Isle Royale and asked if he would like to join me. “Sure,” he said. I then threw out the zinger. I’d like to backpack. Neither […]
Michelle Olsen: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Michelle Olsen Wisconsin (Previously received the central patch + North Dakota, Minnesota, the Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 Miles.) One magical day in December 2023, we did a memorable hike through the Porcupine Lake Wilderness in the Chequamegon National Forest. It was a sunny day in the 20s so the weather conditions were perfect for winter […]


