2/6/23
Day 98

What an absolutely beautiful day outside. The trails were in pristine condition, temperatures were tolerable, and there was almost no wind. Although there were also no views, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. After taking the last six days off, unintentionally, today felt like a reset of sorts. I have been hiking three to five days a week since last June and haven’t had more than four days off in a row in over seven months. To say that my mind and my body is worn out would be an understatement. The six days off gave me just enough time off to feel a strong desire to get back outside - it made hiking feel like fun again and not like a job. While the break was not planned, it seems as though the mountains knew I needed a break and a polar vortex moved in over the end of last week. I chose to stay home (although it was a hard decision to make) and now I am so glad I did. Looking at the calendar going forward, there is little to no room left for more than two or three days off in a row if I am to meet my goal. And somehow I have made it to February without having to move any of my winter hikes into the summertime (something that I absolutely didn’t think would be possible). Every day is a victory and this project is teaching me how to stay present like nothing else (except cancer treatment).

Daily Miles: 9.93

Daily Vert: 2948’

Overall Miles: 1030.72

Overall Vert: 298,439’

Trace: 44.3% -> 44.7% 

NEHH: 38/100

Summits: North & South Hancock

Trails:

Hancock Notch Trail

Cedar Brook Trail

Hancock Loop Trail