The Skinny: In the last blog, Trillian and I made it through the worst of Southern Maine and arrived at the town of Monson, just before the Hundred Mile Wilderness. We opted to stay at the lesser-frequented hostel there, but were rewarded with having the place all to ourselves, whereas Shaw’s Hiker Hostel was overrun …
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The Skinny: In the last blog post, Trillian and I made it through the White Mountains in New Hampshire and crossed into Maine, where the trail did its best to kill me. Steep, rocky, root-ridden, ridiculous! But fun, of course. The end of last episode saw us traverse the wild Mahoosuc Notch–a mile-long obstacle course …
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In the last installment of Fresh’s adventures, my journey took me through home territory, the beautiful State of New Hampshire. I Day 111: Sunday, July 26, 2026Zero day at Home Connection of Loon and NHPicture of Mom and I on WillardPicture of family together at Loon Church with Marie and Clifford, followed by cappuccino’s and …
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In the last episode of Fresh’s Follies and Trillian’s Trials, Day 101: Thursday, July 16, 2026 to VT 11/30, hitch into Manchester Center: camp behind the VFW Early start: 6:30. Fun hike up Stratton Mountain. Less smoke in the air, and a good breeze, especially from the tower on top of the Mountain. Relatively easy …
The Skinny: Last blog ended with Day 91: Monday, July 6, 2026Three Months on Trail to Silver Hill Campsite at 1,484.2 Wet morning. Like whoa. Semi chilly for first time in ages. Slept in a little bit .. Walking through light to moderate rain all morning. Stopped for lunch at shelter and rain tapered off. …
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The Skinny: Sometimes, a tick is just a prick Day 81: Friday, June 26, 2026To Warwick NY drive-in movie theater Coffee at the hostel. Then Pastor “Bonzai” came to chat, drink coffee and pray over us. I just wanted to poop, but, of course, there he was. Alas. Packed up and started walking. I think …
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