Hiking the 105 miles of the Vermont AT section that coincide with the Long Trail felt like coming home. We had previously hiked most of the LT back in 2020 and loved returning to the familiarity of the Green Mountains.
Category: Other Hikes
It has been another week on the Appalachian Trail! We have officially hiked almost 200 miles and are so proud of ourselves.
All told, in 2021 we hiked over 500 miles, backpacked the Trans-Catalina Trail in California, finished hiking the New England 67 4,000 footer list, and most importantly, tried to stay as present and grateful as possible during these experiences.
Thru-hiking the 38.5 Trans-Catalina Trail on Catalina Island in California was the perfect short backpacking getaway and just a ferry ride away from LA.
Deciding to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail (AT) in 2022 was no small task. Developing the confidence to take on this kind of challenge, making logistical arrangements, and placing other life stuff (careers, homes, relationships, etc.) essentially on pause for almost 6 months has taken a lot of energy and investment.
I am both an avid hiker and a PhD student. Over the last four years, I have reflected on how the lessons I have learned on trail apply to my life off trail and vice versa.
We summited Killington Peak, our 5th and final VT 4,000 footer on this NOBO Long Trail section from Mad Tom Notch to Inn at Long Trail.