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2024_HappySnaps_0005.jpgMatt enjoys a bubbly while waiting for the helicopter to return after we were asked to respond to a backcountry avalanche near the resort. | 1/14/24 Mt. Rose Ski Area, NV
2024_HappySnaps_0039.jpgTahoe Nordic Search and Rescue on a terrain familiarization training at Palisades Tahoe. | 1/23/24 Olympic Valley, CA
2024_HappySnaps_0056.jpgAustin expertly navigating a narrow chute on Peak 8,569. | 1/29/24 Pole Creek Canyon, CA
2024_HappySnaps_0064.jpgNiccolo plays with Carmen after a successful avalanche scenario. | 1/30/24 Mt. Rose Ski Area, NV
2024_HappySnaps_0106.jpgKevin and Dad prepare for a small ford on the Allegheny Trail. | 5/14/24 Durbin, WV
2024_HappySnaps_0110.jpgThe southern terminus of the Manhattan Approach, and the beginning of the North Appalachian High Route. | Day 1 5/22/24 Manhattan, New York
2024_HappySnaps_0142.jpgA delightful field just before dropping into Unionville, NY. | Day 6 5/27/24 Unionville, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0155.jpgThe view north from the Shawangunk Ridge in a burn area. | Day 16 6/6/24 Minnewaska State Park Preserve, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0189.jpgLooking north from the summit of Slide Mountain, the first 4,000 footer of the NAHR. | Day 19 6/9/24 Catskill State Park, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0211.jpgAfter I left Rockland Cider Works, which was closed when I passed by, the cider I had asked for to take on the road was never given to me. The wonderful bar manager realized after I left and intercepted me on my next road walk to drop off the can. Who knew peanut butter cider could be so good! | Day 24 6/14/24 Gilboa, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0225.jpgMy campsite, provided by the wonderful family that owns the Sap Brush Hollow Cafe. | Day 25 6/15/24 West Fulton, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0247.jpgA wonderful series of farms and barns kept me somewhat entertained on my 80 mile road walk to Northville. | Day 35 6/25/24 West Charlton, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0251.jpgA wonderful local gave me a beer to take to camp for the night. | Day 35 6/25/24 Lake Desolation, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0254.jpgNorthville, New York marks the end of the New York Long Path and the start of the Northville Placid Trail. | Day 36 6/26/24 Northville, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0258.jpgMy campsite along the North Branch of West Stony Creek. | Day 37 6/27/24 Adirondack Park, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0264.jpgThe NAHR follows the North Country National Scenic Trail for a couple of days. The NCT is not well travelled, nor does it boast spectacular maintenance. | Day 41 7/1/24 Adirondack Park, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0274.jpgThe view from the summit of Rocky Ridge Peak, looking north into the Adirondack High Peaks. | Day 43 7/3/24 Adirondack Park, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0281.jpgGiant Washbowl at sunset after a massive day of vert. | Day 43 7/3/24 Adirondack Park, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0289.jpgThe final view on my third attempt of the NAHR, looking north toward the Great Range. This year though, I left because I just wasn't having fun. As it turns out, I've been spoiled by the west coast and as beautiful as this view is, I wanted to be in bigger mountains with the person I love. | Day 45 7/5/24 Adirondack Park, NY
2024_HappySnaps_0294.jpgShannon dons mosquito equipment while taking a break at the only water for 17 miles. | Day 50 7/10/24 Winema National Forest, OR
2024_HappySnaps_0299.jpgShannon takes in the view while cooking dinner. | Day 50 7/10/24 Rogue River National Forest, OR
2024_HappySnaps_0315.jpgShannon and I begin the Crater Lake Rim Trail. | Day 53 7/13/24 Crater Lake National Park, OR
2024_HappySnaps_0327.jpgShannon finds a patch of sun just before getting to camp. | Day 53 7/13/24 Crater Lake National Park, OR
2024_HappySnaps_0331.jpgMt. Thielson, one of the dozens of volcanoes the PCT touches. | Day 54 7/14/24 Mt. Thielson Wilderness, OR
2024_HappySnaps_0334.jpgShannon moseys across a snowfield on the flank of Mt. Thielson. | Day 54 7/14/24 Mt. Thielson Wilderness, OR
2024_HappySnaps_0341.jpgShannon takes cover under my tarp during the first rainfall in weeks. Unfortuantely, the lightning strikes that resulted would eventually close hundreds of miles of trail. | Day 56 7/16/24 Deschutes National Forest, OR
2024_HappySnaps_0362.jpgShannon brushes her teeth in full view of the public on the Amtrak. | Day 64 7/24/24 Chemult, OR
2024_HappySnaps_0365.jpgShannon poses in the fading light as thick smoke blows in from a nearby wildfire. | Day 66 7/26/24 Deschutes National Forest, OR
2024_HappySnaps_0375.jpgThe trail passes through a moonscape after fires in 2017 and then 2020 burned through Charlton Lake. | Day 67 7/27/24 Deschutes National Forest, OR
2024_HappySnaps_0376.jpgShannon poses while waiting for dinner to rehydrate at Brahma Lake. | Day 67 7/27/24 Three Sisters Wilderness, OR
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