by adventuretoward | Nov 15, 2016 | Hiking, Stories, United States, Wisconsin
No women had ever tried to set a fastpacking (speed) record on the Ice Age Trail. So in 2013, I decided to give it a try, despite my – ahem – advanced years. Read more on Channel...
by Melanie McManus | Mar 5, 2019 | Blog, Hiking, Wisconsin
The Ice Age Trail (IAT) is one of our 11 National Scenic Trails. I thru-hiked it twice, in 2013and 2015, plus have day-hiked many sections of it. Here are some tips and tricks to make your experience on the IAT a memorable one.Quick Trail HistoryThe IAT is roughly...
by Melanie McManus | Aug 9, 2019 | Hiking, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, Wisconsin
So last night we stayed at a lovely site nestled in a pine forest, about two miles shy of the Highland campsite and trailhead we’d been aiming for. Despite the pretty setting, I didn’t sleep well again. Perhaps it’s because the nights have been an...
by Melanie McManus | Aug 11, 2019 | Hiking, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, Wisconsin
It was great to finish on a connecting road route yesterday and know that I could squeeze in some easy miles today. Maybe that’s why I slept so well last night!So, we needed to get back home today by mid-afternoon at the latest. Since this spot of the NCT is...
by Melanie McManus | Jan 26, 2020 | Hiking, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, Wisconsin
This weekend, Ed and I were snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at ABR in Ironwood – which is very near Saxon and the eastern end of Wisconsin’s portion of the North Country Trail (NCT). I quickly decided to tack on a short hike. You see, back in November 2017,...
by Melanie McManus | May 22, 2020 | Hiking, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Trail Journals, Wisconsin
It’s Memorial Day weekend of 2020, when the coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the earth. Our state’s stay-at-home order is expiring, so what better time to knock off a few more miles along the North Country Trail? My NCT section-hike goal for 2020 was to finish the NCT...
