Category: Hiking
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Nancy and I
Your old buddy Jack was in and out of sleep. The dawn was breaking and all was quiet. A voice whispered in his ear. “When are you coming for me?” Jack opened his eyes and rolled over. It wasn’t the wife, she was still asleep. He knew it was Nancy, calling him to her. Jack…
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The 48
It was March or early April. I’d done a little hiking, but nothing of any elevation. When I reached the top of Starr King, I was sold.
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Coast Walking
Higgins Beach, Scarborough, Maine, USA ©lifeasjack.com All rights reserved. When I was a lad, you walked along the shore to explore. To build sand castles with deep moats, gleeful to watch their slow destruction by the unstoppable forces of the incoming tides. You discovered the flotsam and jetsam delivered by the salty waves upon the…
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Hiking: Solo vs Groups
©lifeasjack.com All rights reserved I cant remember the exact quote, but it sounds something like this: “If you want to complete a hike list quicker, hike solo. If you want to have more fun, go with a group.” Perhaps “fun” isn’t the correct word here. Maybe “share the experience” is a better fit. ©lifeasjack.com All…
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An Unmapped Route: A Hiker's Blog 