Tag: rockclimbing

Day 7 on the Arizona Trail

Mileage: 16.25 miles Weather: Sunny with temps around 80 degrees This was the big moment we were anticipating! The Grand Canyon! Family Mule and I have talked about hiking the Grand Canyon since we were just dating in high school and here it is!… Continue Reading “Day 7 on the Arizona Trail”

Day 5 on Arizona Trail

Mileage: 18 miles Weather: Cold and snowy This was a very rough day, actually my worse day yet. I was ready to call an Uber (if I could have got one there) and leave. I was done being wet and cold. We got an… Continue Reading “Day 5 on Arizona Trail”

Day 32

Last night was rough with trying to sleep on slanted ground. Family Mule and I woke up to Dreamer and Tiny Turtle’s tent on our tent after it rolled! We had a 4:30 am start to make today’s push. It was dark so we… Continue Reading “Day 32”

Day 25 on the Vermont Long Trail

We were slow to break down camp this morning. We were not sure how Tiny Turtle was going to be feeling. We knew if he was still sick then we would have another night at this camp. Luckily, he woke up as though nothing… Continue Reading “Day 25 on the Vermont Long Trail”

Day 24 on the Vermont Long Trail

We woke up around 7:30. Family Mule and Tiny Turtle headed to the fitness room to work the upper body, while Dreamer and myself prepared for the day ahead! We packed up, had breakfast and headed out! We had to stop at a laundromat… Continue Reading “Day 24 on the Vermont Long Trail”

Day 23 on the Vermont Long Trail

The summit of Camels Hump

Day 22 on the Vermont Long Trail

The rain continued through the night. The sound of the wind and rain on the shelter was loud yet peaceful in a way. We knew we needed to move forward but decided to try to let the weather ease up before heading out.

Day 21 on the Vermont Long Trail

We woke up around 6:30 this morning and headed out. The trail had a lot of ups and down’s, which the downs were steep. Tiny Turtle took some falls along with the rest of us. A section of the trail shortly after leaving the… Continue Reading “Day 21 on the Vermont Long Trail”

Day 20 on the Vermont Long Trail

We woke up early this morning. We did not sleep much through the night. Family Mule and I were on edge for some reason. We started packing up around 6:30. I turned on my phone to check for reception so I could hopefully check… Continue Reading “Day 20 on the Vermont Long Trail”

Day 19 on the Vermont Long Trail

We woke up this morning to a nice cup of hot chocolate! Yum! We packed up and hit the trail about 8:30 when the rain lightened. We were moving slowing because everything was very wet and slick. Tiny Turtle called them slick pads.