This northbound (NOBO) section from Appalachian Gap to Smuggler’s Notch, which included two NE 4,000 footers (Camel’s Hump and Mt. Mansfield), was the most challenging and most rewarding part of the Long Trail so far.
Trekking Sketches Posts
Section-hiked the first 70 miles of the Long Trail in Vermont from the Southern Terminus to Mad Tom Notch and can’t wait to complete the rest. The Long Trail spans the entire state, running 272 miles from Massachusetts to Canada. The Appalachian Trail coincides with the first 105 miles of the Long Trail before splitting off and heading east toward New Hampshire.
Hiking a single day Pemi Loop (31.5 mi, 9,000+ft of elevation gain) is a bucket list item for many hikers and trail runners. Backpacker Magazine labeled it as one of the toughest day hikes in the US and we tackled it in 15.5 hours!
In 14 days, we walked the Camino Primitivo (the original way) from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostella and then all the way to the coast to Finesterre.
On June 27, 2020, we participated in Summits in Solidarity, a peak-bagging initiative with three key calls to action:
1. raise awareness about racial justice issues in the United States
2. take action to end systemic racism
3. raise funds for existing racial justice organizations that are doing critical work to support Black and brown lives
On the Summer Solstice, we hiked the Kinsmans from via Lonesome Lake Trail from Lafayette Place. It was a beautiful hike on a hot sunny day.
Hiking Mount Liberty and Mount Flume as an out and back via Liberty Spring Trail made for a great day in the White Mountains – expect a steep rocky trail and open summits with sweeping views.
About 2 months into self-isolation, here’s how we are staying in hiking shape. We’ll be ready to hit the trails when stay at home orders are lifted!
Our first New Hampshire 48 4,000 footer! On a rainy and humid October day, we hiked Cannon Mountain and were blown away by the beauty of the White Mountains, even in suboptimal weather conditions.