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I hiked in the Eastern Upper Peninsula mostly in the Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore Chapter's area, mostly on monthly group hikes and trail maintenance events. My mileage also includes the Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk. Many miles were done on snowshoes -- even into April! The activity helped me lose 20lbs this year!
I had started this challenge with the promoting the backpacking merit badge to the local troops. The backpacking included two outings and one trail maintenance outing. My first outing was in the spring doing 22 miles on the weekend, and the other was over Labor Day weekend doing 33 miles over 5 days. The remainder of my hikes were day hikes in the Itasca Moraine Chapter area. This did promote the trail to our younger generation and seen parts of the forest that are not normally seen. I also brought my hiking buddy (dog) Aero to carry extra water for all the outings including the backpacking ones for the scouts.
I hiked in the Eastern Upper Peninsula mostly in the Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore Chapter's area, mostly on monthly group hikes and trail maintenance events. My mileage also includes the Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk. Many miles were done on snowshoes -- even into April! The activity helped me lose 20lbs this year!
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You never know where you’ll see something amazing and unique. Sometimes you just have to look around and experience things upside down a bit Was exploring the town and was struck in awe by this sight and could help but get my head twisted around it. -
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My 66th birthday was celebrated on the trail with hiking buddy, Karen, 68. We accepted the North Country Trail's 100 mile hike challenge at the Buckeye Trail Fest in May and are having the best year of our lives. We have walked through and explored historic Zoar, and the lakes of Atwood, Tappan, Clendening, and Piedmont. When possible, friends Margie and Cathy would join us. When the trail got tough, we would take a break with water and protein and giggles and set out with renewed determination. Our scrapbook overflows with amazing memories. Looking forward to the next challenge!!
One of the Wampum chapter monthly hikes. This was in the summer and those marks were made from a black bear. I'm six foot five and that bear tore up that tree. Some of the other hikers saw bear scat nearby. Notice the blue blaze on the tree. Love this picture.
Just a few thoughts about my hikes on the North Country Trail: I feel so blessed to live where such a beautiful trail is available for all of us. I have hiked in the UP twice this year in different places along the trail and several places in the lower part of the state. The work that is done by the volunteers is super; I will be one next year! At 77 I cherish each mile I get to do. I daily thank the Lord for creating such beauty for us to enjoy, and I thank him that I was able to hike over 1,700 miles so far this year. Blessings!
It was an awesome experience doing the 100 mile challenge! I got in the bulk of my miles on monthly hikes with our hiking group that meets on Sundays and is led by Mark Roberts. In the winter months this involved snowshoeing. In the late spring and early summer it meant dealing from time to time with lots of mosquitoes and black flies. The fall was an absolutely glorious time to be out given the lack of pests and the presence of spectacular colors (although low on reds this year). I had to jam in a lot of miles late, but it was a great opportunity to see parts of the trail I hadn't seen before. There is so much beauty in Peter Wolfe Chapter, particularly in the Trap Hills. The trail is a hidden gem that I have tried to capture on my Tumblr blog called "Life in the North Country" at NorthCountryLiving. Check it out to enjoy highlights from my 100 miles!
Ever since I was a kid I dreamt of taking a backpacking trip where I’d primitive camp. I think the NCT Hike 100 Challenge really helped in finally making it happen. I was able to spend my first night in the woods while hiking the NCT and shared that special moment with my brother and nephew. I’ve often felt like I haven’t accomplished much in my life. I wasn’t sure that I could finish this either but I really wanted to try. Working out the logistics of driving out to the trail, figuring out childcare and sometimes dealing with knee pain after some of the longer hikes made it more of a challenge but it was totally worth it! I always feel so alive and at peace in the woods. Going to the woods feels like going home. As I took my last steps on my 100th mile I can’t explain how satisfying it felt. I did it! I’m hoping that whenever I see my patch I’ll remember the satisfaction and be brave enough to try more things. Thank you for the opportunity to make these memories. I'll be back next year!
My 100-mile hiking experience began in January 2016 and my 100th mile was logged on October 9th. My hikes were always on the NCT and often included up to 35 other hikers. These coordinated, group hikes were organized by either the Clarion County PA or Butler County PA chapters of the NCT. Many casual hikes with just a small group of close friends helped me fully enjoy all 100+ miles of this amazing, nearly year-long endeavor. We are so blessed to have such scenic trail systems in our area. Looking forward to wearing my Hike 100 patch as a badge of honor and an advertisement for our National Park Service. Thank You.
Excited to say that I completed my 100 mile challenge yesterday!! I knew where I wanted to end my journey - a very special spot in the Jordan River Valley, near the Landslide Overlook. My trail-sister (and nature-friend) was with me on the trail. She completed her challenge a few months ago - her name is Ellen Whitehead. This has been “100 Miles of Healing" for me. I lost my son to suicide a year ago on September 29th. My first hike after his passing was in the Jordan River Valley. On that hike a beautiful ray of light came through the trees and surrounded me while I was kneeling next to the river. My trail-sister was with me and experienced this special moment also. I believe that ray of light was my son telling me he was okay now. That spot will always be special to me!! I also began seeing hearts all around me after my son went to heaven. (The ray of light I described is in an attached picture.) The spot is next to the very first bridge you come to in the Jordan River Valley after leaving the Landslide Lookout. I will pray that my story will be a blessing and encouragement to those who are on their grief journey. My son is closest to me in nature. He hikes and snowshoes every step with me when I am on the trail. Hiking has become very therapeutic for me and it is where I feel my son closest to me. He walked beside me every mile of this challenge!! Looking forward to getting my patch and certificate! Be Blessed!
It was an awesome experience doing the 100 mile challenge! I got in the bulk of my miles on monthly hikes with our hiking group that meets on Sundays and is led by Mark Roberts. In the winter months this involved snowshoeing. In the late spring and early summer it meant dealing from time to time with lots of mosquitoes and black flies. The fall was an absolutely glorious time to be out given the lack of pests and the presence of spectacular colors (although low on reds this year). I had to jam in a lot of miles late, but it was a great opportunity to see parts of the trail I hadn't seen before. There is so much beauty in Peter Wolfe Chapter, particularly in the Trap Hills. The trail is a hidden gem that I have tried to capture on my Tumblr blog called "Life in the North Country" at NorthCountryLiving. Check it out to enjoy highlights from my 100 miles!
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It was an awesome experience doing the 100 mile challenge! I got in the bulk of my miles on monthly hikes with our hiking group that meets on Sundays and is led by Mark Roberts. In the winter months this involved snowshoeing. In the late spring and early summer it meant dealing from time to time with lots of mosquitoes and black flies. The fall was an absolutely glorious time to be out given the lack of pests and the presence of spectacular colors (although low on reds this year). I had to jam in a lot of miles late, but it was a great opportunity to see parts of the trail I hadn't seen before. There is so much beauty in Peter Wolfe Chapter, particularly in the Trap Hills. The trail is a hidden gem that I have tried to capture on my Tumblr blog called "Life in the North Country" at NorthCountryLiving. Check it out to enjoy highlights from my 100 miles!
When I heard about the Hike 100 Challenge, I thought it would be relatively easy to rack up 100 miles in a year: I love hiking and generally participate, with various family members, in the monthly hikes of the Spirit of the Woods Chapter of the NCTA. But in early November when I got around to adding up the miles that I had hiked, including a couple of overnight backpacking trips, I found that I was less than half way to the goal! I don’t recall ever doing so much hiking during the months of November and December! By the end of the day on December 30th after two back-to-back days of hiking in the snow I was finally over 100 miles. It’s always great to have an excuse to go out into the woods!
Excited to say that I completed my 100 mile challenge yesterday!! I knew where I wanted to end my journey - a very special spot in the Jordan River Valley, near the Landslide Overlook. My trail-sister (and nature-friend) was with me on the trail. She completed her challenge a few months ago - her name is Ellen Whitehead. This has been “100 Miles of Healing" for me. I lost my son to suicide a year ago on September 29th. My first hike after his passing was in the Jordan River Valley. On that hike a beautiful ray of light came through the trees and surrounded me while I was kneeling next to the river. My trail-sister was with me and experienced this special moment also. I believe that ray of light was my son telling me he was okay now. That spot will always be special to me!! I also began seeing hearts all around me after my son went to heaven. (The ray of light I described is in an attached picture.) The spot is next to the very first bridge you come to in the Jordan River Valley after leaving the Landslide Lookout. I will pray that my story will be a blessing and encouragement to those who are on their grief journey. My son is closest to me in nature. He hikes and snowshoes every step with me when I am on the trail. Hiking has become very therapeutic for me and it is where I feel my son closest to me. He walked beside me every mile of this challenge!! Looking forward to getting my patch and certificate! Be Blessed!
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Excited to say that I completed my 100 mile challenge yesterday!! I knew where I wanted to end my journey - a very special spot in the Jordan River Valley, near the Landslide Overlook. My trail-sister (and nature-friend) was with me on the trail. She completed her challenge a few months ago - her name is Ellen Whitehead. This has been “100 Miles of Healing" for me. I lost my son to suicide a year ago on September 29th. My first hike after his passing was in the Jordan River Valley. On that hike a beautiful ray of light came through the trees and surrounded me while I was kneeling next to the river. My trail-sister was with me and experienced this special moment also. I believe that ray of light was my son telling me he was okay now. That spot will always be special to me!! I also began seeing hearts all around me after my son went to heaven. (The ray of light I described is in an attached picture.) The spot is next to the very first bridge you come to in the Jordan River Valley after leaving the Landslide Lookout. I will pray that my story will be a blessing and encouragement to those who are on their grief journey. My son is closest to me in nature. He hikes and snowshoes every step with me when I am on the trail. Hiking has become very therapeutic for me and it is where I feel my son closest to me. He walked beside me every mile of this challenge!! Looking forward to getting my patch and certificate! Be Blessed!
Excited to say that I completed my 100 mile challenge yesterday!! I knew where I wanted to end my journey - a very special spot in the Jordan River Valley, near the Landslide Overlook. My trail-sister (and nature-friend) was with me on the trail. She completed her challenge a few months ago - her name is Ellen Whitehead. This has been “100 Miles of Healing" for me. I lost my son to suicide a year ago on September 29th. My first hike after his passing was in the Jordan River Valley. On that hike a beautiful ray of light came through the trees and surrounded me while I was kneeling next to the river. My trail-sister was with me and experienced this special moment also. I believe that ray of light was my son telling me he was okay now. That spot will always be special to me!! I also began seeing hearts all around me after my son went to heaven. (The ray of light I described is in an attached picture.) The spot is next to the very first bridge you come to in the Jordan River Valley after leaving the Landslide Lookout. I will pray that my story will be a blessing and encouragement to those who are on their grief journey. My son is closest to me in nature. He hikes and snowshoes every step with me when I am on the trail. Hiking has become very therapeutic for me and it is where I feel my son closest to me. He walked beside me every mile of this challenge!! Looking forward to getting my patch and certificate! Be Blessed!
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I didn't decide to work on the challenge until early November. At the time I had about 40 miles completed. The last two hikes were on snow-covered asphalt. Dec 17 I used skis, but was almost as slow as hiking. I had to break most of the trail (think walking on skis). My preferred sections are north of White Cloud but I chose closer sections to save driving time. NCT miles: By distance measuring tool on interactive map. Al D. 8.75. Bridge build 1 Same 1/10 mile a lot of times. Brad, Lorna, Beth check trail 2. Brad, Lorna, Beth 11.85 Two nights out in Nichols lake area. Middleville (with Noonday Ch.) 7.1. Sterling Marsh 4.04 With Spirit of the Woods. Y. Sprgs 2016-11-12 13.6. Seidman 2016-11-17 10.97. Middleville 2016-11-25 12.16 Walking north. Lowell 2016-11-29 13.5. Rockford 2016-12-09 11.12. Middleville 2016-12-17 7.34 Skiing south. 103.43 miles.