Minnesota

Our band of heroes is drying out from the sogginess that was the SHT. They ponder their experience on trail, the people the met, what their hiking future looks like…

With the Northern Terminus just 8 miles ahead, what does the trail hold in store for our heroes?

After a damp night, our heroes face a very damp morning. Have their spirits improved? With the ending so close, will they make it?

Our band of heroes get caught up chatting with an aggressive schedule ahead. How far will they make it?

Our faithful trail doggo leads his humans right up to the shores of Lake Superior and lowest elevation point on trail. What goes down, must come up.

After a zero in Grand Marais, our band of heroes is back on trail with the end in relative sight. Can they conquer the physical and mental challenge of returning from a break?

Our heroes take a much earned zero day in Grand Marais. But it’s not all napping and feasting, town chores must be done, as well as, resupply.

Our band of heroes is back to the OG three: Jake, Sandra and Leinie. They bust out some miles while slack packing to make up time before a well-earned zero.

Stupid fellow hikers and foot injuries lead to a late start and short miles to a temporary trail exit.

Our enlarged band of heroes has a sweaty, warm day ahead of them. Fresh feet ripe for blisters, heavy packs to carry and a trail full of holiday-goers.

Our band of heroes has grown by two humans and one trail doggo. They have a day of mountains in their future. Just how many ups can a trail fam up, if a trail fam can hike up?

Our heroes are meeting up with friends for the Labor Day weekend. Who else will they meet? How will they retrieve their resupply from town?

Our band of heroes has a tough stretch ahead of them with difficult climbs and mental mountains. Who will come out on top?

Our weary heroes have a resupply day in their future. How far will they get? Who will they meet?

Our weary and damp band of heroes have some serious up’s in their future. How will they fare?

Our band of heroes approach the infamous Bear and Bean Lakes section of the trail. How will they handle this beautiful but strenuous area?

Our band of heroes have a town day and resupply in their future. Will they be efficient and productive with trail miles or take an easy, restful day in town?

Our heroes awake in good spirits and ready for adventure. A new trail section and sections from hikes past await.

Our heroes wake up, yet again, to rain. As they finish off the second section of trail and head into the third what and who do they meet?

Our band of heroes are feeling fresh after a night in town. What surprises lay in store on trail for them? How do they cope?

Our trusty trail dog leads his soggy humans to Two Harbors for a much needed town day and resupplies. The only thing standing in their way is a five+ mile road walk to town.

Our heroes wake up to a sodden camp. Can they muster the fortitude to trek the green carwash of a trail? Will they make it?

Our band of heroes get an early jump on the day, however, awkward campsite spacing will lead to either a short day or the longest day yet on trail. Which do they choose?

Our heroes struggle after their first night on trail. Will they make it to their goal or will they need to stop early?

Our heroes need to make it to the first campsite on the SHT, more than 14 miles away. Can they overcome the heat, the climbs, and the mental battles?

Our heroes have a forecast of climbs and descents. With their dwindling window to complete the first section, how far do they make it?

Our heroes and handsome trail doggo get a late start for their second day on the Superior Hiking Trail. They find out that the first section of trail through Duluth isn’t as flat as they assumed.

Our band of heroes, including the handsome trail doggo, are dropped off at the southern terminus of a lil jaunt through the woods dubbed, the Superior Hiking Trail.

Our heroes prep for their longest thru hike to date. How ready are they?

An impromptu fall motorcycle ride inevitably leads to an impromptu brewery stop. You’re up Uncommon Loon.

Town chores wouldn’t be complete without a refreshment break so our heroes (sans trail dog) make their way to the town brewery.

Our faithful, soggy trail doggo leads his humans to an oasis on trail for some refreshing tap brews.