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Monthly Archives: August 2010
The Appalachian Trail: Unknown Territory Video Blog – part 11
The eleventh installment of the Unknown Territory Video Blog Check back soon for a new installment and follow along with the adventures of a lawyer, an Ivy grad, and a city chick.
Posted in ATHike2010
Trail Update #7
Hello friends, family, and followers! First off, we want to thank all of you for following our journey on the Appalachian Trail. Keeping a blog on the Internet was a new experience for each of us. Your support gave us the motivation to keep it going! Thank you! So…where do we go from here? We [...]
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The Signs
Written by: Brandon “Monkey” Imp There were many signs to indicate that our hike was coming to a close. First, Ringleader broke her toe but continued hiking since we were “almost done.” How she managed to hike the 250+ miles on a broken toe, while keeping up with Lightning, Snickers, and I, I cannot quite [...]
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I’m a Thru-hiker!
Written By: Emily “Lightning” Ginger I’m in disbelief when I hear myself say, “I walked over 2,000 miles.” I’m beyond grateful that I was privileged enough to even attempt, let alone accomplish this unique experience of hiking across the United States along the Appalachian Trail. I’ve learned on many levels, more than I thought I [...]
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Summiting Mt. Katahdin
Written by: Katherine ‘Ringleader’ Imp “We got this, B! We got this! Katahdin!!!!!!!!!!!!!” There are 9 miles between the AT’s entry into Baxter State Park and The Birches (a campground for northbound thru-hikers at the bottom of Mt. Katahdin). I don’t remember any of those miles. As soon as we set foot in the park, [...]
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Welcome to Monson!
Written by: Katherine ‘Ringleader’ Imp The Appalachian Trail passes through numerous towns as it makes it way from Georgia to Maine. Most of them are small and outside of tourist America, but each town has its own unique appeal. When Bran and I set foot in Monson, Maine, our last trail town, we weren’t expecting [...]
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Things I Tell Myself
Written by: Brandon “Monkey” Imp Two months ago I had a theory that went a little like this: The last two weeks of the hike will be an emotional roller coaster because we can see the end. Every day will be a new experience and filled with excitement. Therefore, the last two weeks will fly [...]
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Flying Solo
Written By: Emily “Lightning” Ginger After journeying for so long with the Traveling Circus, the time has come for me to peel away from the group and finish the hike by myself. I am finally “hiking my own hike,” and moving forward on my own. I look forward to what the next 10 days have [...]
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The Lists
Written by: Brandon “Monkey” Imp We are less than two weeks away from Katahdin, and our negative-NH mentality has been completely flipped upside down. We are happy, healthy, and looking forward to re-entering society. While hiking, I got to thinking about the best way to prepare myself for society. What do I do in society [...]
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Maine
Written by: Katherine ‘Ringleader’ Imp Our journey to Maine has been anything but perfect. There have been extreme highs and extreme lows, some moments I wish I could relive, and others I wish I could forget. But I’m not sure I would’ve done it any other way. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it [...]
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