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The Long Trail was not our original plan for 2006, but I am not complaining because it was an amazing adventure filled with cooler weather, PUDS, MUDS, and a lot of rocks, roots and mud. Things happen for a reason and although I would have preferred to finish the A.T. adventure, being on the Long Trail was rewarding in so many ways. One in particular is the simple fact that I have lived most of my life in Vermont yet it wasn’t until this summer that I truly was able to see and experience so much that this little New England state has to offer. From mountains to streams, from small ski towns to amazingly generous and kind people, I have a new appreciation for Vermont.

We decided to hike the LT from south to north, just another obsession of mine in going northbound. I couldn’t tell you why I’m so adamant about heading north. I suppose in a way I equate north to home…so when I hike north, I feel as though I’m going home. The Long Trail begins at the Massachusetts/Vermont border and ends at the Vermont/Canada border.

I hope you enjoy following us on this adventure. If you have questions about the Long Trail or our hike, please feel free to email me! If anyone is considering hiking the LT whether it’s a day hike, a weekend, or a thru-hike, I would definitely encourage you to do it. The terrain can be rugged but it is beautiful and rewarding. Just get out there and do it.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us is tiny matter compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Happy Trails!