#journeyto100andbeyond

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So here's the thing. We're both terrified of bears. No matter how many people say they're just like giant raccoons, or they're more afraid of us than we should be of them, no matter how many stories and articles and documentaries we try to prepare ourselves with. Scared AF. So even though everyone told us it was overkill, we took along a can of bear spray on our last hike. Just in case. Things were going fine till we hit a real steep ascent, Sierra leaned forward, and the damn thing went off. Bright orange all over her coat, and now peppery tasting water from her camelbak! We cleaned her off, tossed the can in a plastic bag, and put it in a loose pocket of her pack. At the top of the climb she sat down for a moment, heard a spraying sound, and asked "Was that the spray again?" The only answer necessary was the gagging and coughing I gave her. Back in the bag, carried the last few miles back by two messy and laughing, now possibly bear bait, women. We're learning. 🐻 . . . . . #Hike8 #52hikechallenge #52hikechallenge2018 #journeyto100 #journeyto100andbeyond #hiking #bearspray (at Loyalsock Trail)

[wandering-cranes]

#52hikechallenge #Hike6 #hiking #journeyto100 #journeyto100andbeyond (at Lackawanna State Park)

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A beautiful afternoon in Valley Forge was interrupted by a cold downpour yesterday! Took a moment's cover in one of the old soldiers cabins that still stand. - - - - - - - #Hike12 #52hikechallenge2018 #hike12of52 #journeyto100andbeyond #hiking #52weeks52hikes #valleyforge (at Valley Forge National Historical Park)

[wandering-cranes]

It just doesnt get any better than this! #Hike10 - - - - - - #52hikechallenge2018 #52hikechallenge #journeyto100 #journeyto100andbeyond #allwomenalltrails #hiking #hike10of52 (at Worlds End State Park)

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#Hike9 of 52. Squeezed in a few miles after work yesterday to start off the weekend right! - - - - - #52hikechallenge2018 #52hikechallenge #journeyto100andbeyond #hiking #hike9of52 (at Lackawanna State Park)

[wandering-cranes]

#Hike8 #52hikechallenge2018 #52hikechallenge #journeyto100 #journeyto100andbeyond #hiking (at Loyalsock Trail)

[wandering-cranes]

Found the perfect spot to take a break and breathe for a few minutes. . . . . . . . #Hike8 #52hikechallenge #52hikechallenge2018 #journeyto100 #hiking #journeyto100andbeyond (at Loyalsock Trail)

[wandering-cranes]

#Hike8: 10 snowy miles in Loyalsock State Forest 🌲 Now time to put some camping gear to the test! . . . . . . #52hikechallenge #52hikechallenge2018 #journeyto100 #journeyto100andbeyond #camping #hiking (at Loyalsock Trail)

[wandering-cranes]

#Hike7 of 52 was back to Jones Park for a bit. Thawed out since the last time! This bit of stream was friendly, but led to a high and raging river that we'd crossed over on ice just two weeks before. Then back to a snowstorm days later! #climatechange #52hikechallenge #52weeks52hikes #hiking #journeyto100andbeyond (at New York)

[wandering-cranes]

Can't begin to count the miles and hours I've spent in this park over the years, but it's special to me for just that reason. Started it all! - - - - - - #Hike9 #allwomenalltrails #52hikechallenge2018 #journeyto100andbeyond #hiking #hike9of52 (at Lackawanna State Park)

[wandering-cranes]

Saw, but did not get acquainted with this little guy last night. What a cutie! - - - - - - - #Hike9 #52hikechallenge2018 #journeyto100andbeyond #hiking (at Lackawanna State Park)

[wandering-cranes]

Can't wait to get back out there this weekend. Hoping this missed storm is a good sign for the weather we'll have! - - - - - - #Hike8 #52hikechallenge2018 #52hikechallenge #journeyto100andbeyond #hiking (at Loyalsock Trail)

[wandering-cranes]

Wait for me, I'm distracted... . . . . . . . #Hike8 #52hikechallenge2018 #52hikechallenge #journeyto100andbeyond #hiking (at Loyalsock Trail)

[wandering-cranes]

15 miles later! What a fantastic day. So cold, so wet, and so fun! . . . . . #52hikechallenge #Hike6 #journeyto100 #journeyto100andbeyond #hiking (at Lackawanna State Park)