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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]