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Seema, Brian, and Frodo, Congratulations on an amazing journey! I had no idea you were about to undertake this challenge...I am incredibly impressed :) And I am INCREDIBLY happy for you!! -katie

finally uploaded the photos from this hike...if you are interested, follow the link below: http://community.webshots.com/album/552078584rxOLqe -katie

I really enjoyed hearing about your experience, thanks for sharing it. I loved that you took a step back from your own hiking routine, slowed down your pace, let yourself be the tourist...Donovan's lucky to have you. Ripley Falls was a great destination to choose--it made a big impression on...

Several times during the night I woke up as my sore muscles sought to find a more comfortable position. While I am usually a pretty sound sleeper, 12 hours in the land of Owl’s Head had thoroughly and completely worn me out, and even more, those hours had stirred me up inside. I was so...

From Saturday June 3rd...better late than never… For weeks I had been looking forward to this hike…my friend Nicole and I had planned to do a two-day Presi traverse staying overnight at Lakes of the Clouds hut, hiking along with her two uncles and cousin. I was so eagerly awaiting this hike...

Brenda, I really loved reading your trip report. I think you are a brave, brave woman! And here I am just gearing up for my first ever solo hike DURING THE DAY...:) Hope to see you on the trails! -katie

Thanks for a great report, Roxi! I can't wait to get to the Bonds...I think I'm saving them for the end! I liked hearing all of your thought progression throughout the trip...my first "real" solo hike is coming up soon, and I am excited to be my own companion and make my own adventure :) -katie

Glad you two had a great day in Maine--it was really fun to catch breakfast with you on Saturday morning before our respective hikes! What a beautiful day...and don't feel too bad, we had our fair share of bugs in NH too! -katie

That crazy woman who pulled up to you on the road WAS me, and I'm so glad that you recognized me, Roxi! I was wondering how I'd figure out who you were...:) I enjoyed reading your trail report. Isn't that distinctive Zealand sign just the best? And while there must have been no view at...

After spending this past weekend hiking in the rain every moment that we were on the trail, I thought fondly back to last weekend when the skies were clear, the temperature was warm, and Seema cooked the best Indian food ever (and that means a lot from someone who recently came back from...

I am about to head up north for another weekend of hiking so can't write too much now, but wanted to say thank you to everyone (especially Seema!) for such a wonderful weekend. Kevin loved meeting all of you, and Sunday's weather just couldn't be beat. I'll be posting a longer report and...

the last installment, finally Wednesday April 26th … I found out today that yesterday’s hike was about 10 miles—that feels about right. Because there are no maps of the trails we’ve been hiking on, I have no idea what kind of mileage we’ve done each day, but I guess, based on our pace and...

...and the next installment Tuesday April 25th Yesterday night was so traumatic (yes, leeches) that I never even got around to writing in my journal…so I will start now with yesterday. Yesterday morning we started our five day trek—we left Yangsum Farm and walked back up to the village of...

the next installment Sunday April 23rd … As we hiked today I talked a lot with Sudesh. We had some very thought-provoking conversations…he said that the country he most wanted to visit was New Zealand, and then after that, America. He asked me if I had ever been to any other countries...

Snowbird22, no, I did not experience any altitude sickness or hypoxia--our highest elevation was around 11,800 feet, and I have been above that elevation a few times before with no problems. And no, no plans for mountaineering on Everest and the like-- too expensive and too risky for my taste...

thanks for your responses...I will be posting the next installment later tonight! Marty, thanks for the leech warning--I've seen leeches in ponds throughout New England before, but never had any problem because they generally hang out in the shallow water and if you head right to the deep stuff...

story continued Wednesday April 19th This morning I had to use some pretty drastic measures…after spending a night terrified of the lurking leeches, I decided to tape my rain pants to my hiking boots to keep the leeches out. Because I had somehow forgotten my duct tape (how could I??), I had...

I met Arlene Blum (www.arleneblum.com – if you don’t know who she is, she was the first person to lead an all-American and all-women’s climb of Annapurna in 1978) at AMC’s annual meeting at the end of January (she was the keynote speaker), and through a series of emails and phone calls back and...

Happy Birthday SherpaK! We're all thinking of you and sending you warm wishes on this wonderful day. I'm so glad you are home with your family. And remember, when you need a little extra love, you always have a family here. Hope to see you soon! -katie

Unfortunately, I can't make the hike because of a meeting after work, but I might be able to meet up after...can you please give me an address and an approximate time that you all will be there? Thanks! -katie