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Trail Magic: The Homebrew Recipe
How many thru-hikers does it take to brew a batch of beer? Trail magic is broadly defined as any unexpected act of generosity, hospitality, or serendipitous good fortune that can lift the spirits of thru-hikers. It could be a ride, a water cache, and, quite often, food provided by “trail angels” who enjoy supporting hikers…
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Discover America’s Oldest Long-Distance Trail
Vermont’s Long Trail. The Long Trail (LT) is North America’s oldest long-distance recreational hiking trail, stretching the length of Vermont for 273 miles, from the Massachusetts line to the Quebec border. This “Footpath in the Wilderness” traverses the spine of the Green Mountains, a geological feature that not only dominates Vermont’s skyline but also gave…
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Writing a Book? Whose Idea Was This?
Mocking the Adversity. The question, “Whose idea was this?” is a theme I explore in the thru-hiking memoir, One Mountain After Another. It originated in the early days of adventuring with my oldest friend, Jimmy. It was a joke, a mocking mantra meant to relieve the tension from whatever miserable moment confronted us: a deeper…
