The Rising Star Award presented to an NCTA member between the ages of eight and 25 who has made significant contributions to the trail, and whose dedication to the trail and the NCTA sets an example to other youths and shows exceptional promise. Cheyenne Williams From a young age, Cheyenne has wanted to become […]
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Tammy Krembs: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Tammy Krembs Central patch + Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, and 1000 Miles I first heard about the North Country National Scenic Trail when I was planning for a thru-hike on the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 2008. I first logged miles in 2009 when we last walked the Mackinac Bridge as a family (husband and two […]
Tom Gorman: NCNST Long Distance Hiker
Tom “Gumby” Gorman Central patch + New York and Vermont In September of 2019, shortly after I turned 60, I developed an interest in backpacking. Since then I have hiked about 7,000 miles with my backpack and all of my gear. In 2020 I hiked from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia on […]