Superior Hiking Trail 2013

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Superior Trail 2013
Photographs do not explain why I hike. Gorgeous vistas and little mossy vignettes float in and out of my consciousness, but they do not define the experience. I love the freedom I feel as I head out on the trail knowing our entire earthly possessions for the next few days are on our backs. My… Continue reading Superior Trail 2013
Trail Planning
Trail Planning

Planning hike along Superior Hiking Trail. Sometimes you need paper, Scotch tape, and Post-Its.

Base Camp: Duluth
Base Camp: Duluth

Saturday, Duluth: base camp for our Superior Trail expedition.

Practically in Canada
Practically in Canada

Practically in Canada. Tomorrow we start walking south.

Mangy Moose

Kadunce River to Grand Marais. Now at Mangy Moose Motel listening to thunder and washing socks.

Hike Couture
Hike Couture

Hike Couture.

20 Miler
20 Miler

20 miles, Grand Marais to Cascade Lodge. Resisted calling Harriett, the full-of-life octogenarian shuttle lady.

Seeing the Small Stuff
Seeing the Small Stuff

Cascade Lodge to Lutsen Mountains. Thank you, Dwight, for reminding me a hike is built from lots of small stuff.

Rest Day
Rest Day

Rest day, grateful feet, Number9Dream on Kindle. My first intentional feetselfie.

Blue Waymark
Blue Waymark

Superior Hiking Trail blue waymark on birch. Lutsen Mountains to Tofte (Bluefin Bay Resort).