Monday, June 30, 2014

TRAIL UPDATE: MILE 246.8; ANDOVER, ME

Ahh ... civilization once again. Coming into towns have been a big part of our encouragement while we are hiking. It's nice being able to shower...

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Trail Update: Mile 220.4; Rangeley, ME

Hi all! Amber here (still no trail name).The gang is doing well. We made a pit stop in Rangeley to dry out our gear and clothes since it has been...

Sunday, June 22, 2014

This is Adventure

I nervously stepped into the water after changing out of my trail runners and into my chacos. Stacey agreed to carry my pack across since the water was...

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Deeping Deep on the AT

Hi family and friends! Amber here- writing from Lisa's organic farm in Kingfield, ME. We decided to hop off the trail for a bit to get a shower and...

Friday, June 13, 2014

Through the Wilderness: Day 8 & 9

 June 10Chairback Lean-To - Long Pong Lean-To (10.9 miles)Well we woke up at 5am from the worst sleep because our tent was on a slope....

Friday, June 13, 2014

Through the Wilderness: Day 6 & 7

 June 8 East Branch - Carl Newman Lean-To (10.8 miles)Today was rough. We hiked up White Cap Mountain which meant, lots of inclines. I...

Friday, June 13, 2014

Through the Wilderness: Day 4 & 5

 June 6 Wadleigh Lean-To - Antlers Campsite (13.6 miles)Great day of hiking! It rained all day, but kept the bugs away! The sun came out as...

Friday, June 13, 2014

Through the Wilderness: Day 2 & 3

June 4 Hurd Shelter - Rainbow Stream Lean-To (11.5 miles)I claim this day to be the Day of Bogs! We all hate bogs. We especially hate bogs in the...

Friday, June 13, 2014

Entering the 100 Mile Wilderness

June 3Katahdin Stream Campground - Hurd Shelter (13.4 miles) We all woke up at 6:15 and was on the trail by 7am. We took our time to really take in Maine's...

Thursday, June 12, 2014

TRAIL UPDATE: Monson, ME

Hi Family + Friends! Amber, here. I wanted to send out a quick update to let everyone know that we made it through the 100 mile wilderness! Phew. . . what...

Friday, June 6, 2014

100 Mile Wilderness by Lexi Adams

The name alone, “The 100 Mile Wilderness,” gives you a sense of weight and hesitation; it seems to illuminate for me a understanding of that which is...

Monday, June 2, 2014

Climbing Mount Katahdin

June 1Getting to Baxter State Park Today we woke up bright and early to catch our shuttle. We said good bye to the modern world as we entered into...

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