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Posted on January 20, 2017 by Kristy by Kristy

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Hiking is hard. Behind all the pretty instagram photos, tales of adventures, and “crushed” goals is usually a tired person with sore feet who is probably either cold, getting rained on, or trying hard not to itch their 5 million bug bites. The thing is though, hiking is also rewarding. When the soreness goes away and I’m sitting comfortably in my nice warm bed sipping my tea and looking over my photos and journals, the struggles become obstacles I’ve overcome, the failures become lessons, and the inconveniences become stories to tell. For me, the hardest part isn’t actually the adventure itself, it’s the necessary time of rest that comes after. Lately I’ve been taking advantage of the cold weather to focus on letting my body heal from the miles I’ve put on it last year, and to be completely honest, it isn’t easy. Rest never feels rewarding to me because, unlike a vacation or a backpacking trip, it doesn’t feel exciting or productive. Patronus, on the other hand, begs to differ. He’s a typical Pyr who looooooovee to rest as much as possible. I’m trying to take a lesson from him this winter. 👉🏻 TELL ME: How do you get yourself to relax and unwind? 🐾🥾
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#kristyandpatronus #mistateparks #puremichigan #hikerbabesorg100 #rest #journeyto100 #girlswhohike #exploremichigan #uptravel #northcountrytrail #906 #hikingwithdogs #ospreypacks #puremichiganders #letshike #hikingdogsofinstagram #greatpyrenees

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2019 was quite a ride. Over the course of the year I hiked 100 miles of the North Country Trail, completed 54 hikes, visited 8 state parks and 1 national lakeshore, took 5 camping trips and 3 backpacking trips, and traveled to 5 states. Along the way I had a chance to take my first solo backpacking trip with Patronus, explore so many new places that were on my bucket list, pet a bear cub, see more waterfalls than I could keep track of, and create so many lasting memories with friends, family, and of course Patronus and Naga. With that said, I’m not going to pretend that it was easy. From broken bones to “failed” hikes, I hit a LOT of roadblocks along the way. Nevertheless, I managed to finish, thanks in part to the help of my friends and family. (If you’re interested, all my adventures from 2019 are now up on the blog, LINK IN BIO.) 🏆 Whether you hit your “goals” for this year or not, I want you to know that it’s okay to fail, and it’s okay to want nothing more than to give up, and it’s okay to get back up and try again anyway. If you achieved something this year, celebrate your achievements. If you didn’t, figure out something you want and keep trying for it. You don’t need some arbitrary deadline or number, all you need is to keep on going! ❤️
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#52hikechallenge2019 #peptalk #hikerbabesorg100 #journeyto100 #girlswhohike #beanoutsider #llbeancontest20 #newyearseve #hike100nct #myhockinghills #trailtuesday #northcountrytrail #2019 #newyearmotivation #newyearnewyou

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On December 21 I officially hiked my 100th mile of the @northcountrytrail this year and completed my 54th hike of 2019! This experience has brought me on so many new adventures and taken me to parts of Michigan and Ohio that I’d never even seen before. I’ve made so many happy memories of camping with friends, exploring caves and waterfalls, and experiencing the trail during EVERY season of the year. 🌧🌞🍂⛄️ If you’re interested, you can read more about my NCT adventures by clicking the link in my bio. (On a side note, shout out to @moosejawmadness for letting me win these awesome polarized sunglasses to make hiking in the blinding sun and snow tolerable!)
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#northcountrytrail #hike100nct #exploremichigan #52hikechallenge2019 (54/52) #hikerbabesorg100 #journeyto100 (74/100) #girlswhohike #hikelikeagirl #optoutside #mymadness #beanoutsider #llbeancontest19 #michigantrails #hikingadventures

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I always love watching these two play together. ❤️
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#greatpyreneespuppy #naga #canecorso #greatpyrenees #snowdogs #adorablepuppy #greatpyreneesoftheday #letswinter #snowday #dogsthattravel #dogstagram #instadog #beanoutsider #llbeancontest19 #ilovemydog

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Winter doesn’t mean you have to stop exploring, but it DOES require taking a few extra precautions. It’s always a good idea to bring the Ten Essentials along on any hike (especially protective layers, reliable navigation, food, water, and an emergency/first aid kit), but sometimes in cold weather, extra tools like spikes, snowshoes, or an ice axe are also a must. Before heading out on a winter adventure, be sure you’ve got the proper equipment and know how to use it, check the weather conditions before you leave, and let someone know where you are and when you’ll be back. Another good thing to keep in mind is that the winter months mean fewer hours of daylight and slower hiking paces due to slippery trail conditions and snow. Always plan ahead, prepare accordingly, and remember that it’s okay to turn back if you encounter anything sketchy or dangerous! ❄️
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#michigantrails #52hikechallenge #52hikechallenge2019 (51/52) #hikerbabesorg100 #journeyto100 (71/100) #girlswhohike #winter #womenwhohike #puremichigan #ospreypacks #womenwhoexploremichigan #letswinter #optoutside #northcountrytrail #michiganview #beanoutsider #llbeancontest19 #letshike #thegooddaysaremade

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Just some snowy woods on a sunny afternoon. ❄️
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#snowscape #winter #puremichigan #optoutside #wintersolstice #snow

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A quick and snowy winter solstice hike with Patronus! ❄️
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#kristyandpatronus #puremichigan #letswinter #northcountrytrail #greatpyrenees #optoutside #52hikechallenge2019 #winterhiking #wintersolstice #ruffwear #mydogismy #snowbeast #polarbeardog #majesticfloof #hikingdogsofinstagram #winter #dogsthathike #adventuredog #michigantrails #beyond52 #greatpyreneesoftheday #winterwonderland

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Naga thinks she’s owning hide and seek! 🐶
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#greatpyreneespuppy #naga #polarbeardog #greatpyrenees #snowdog #winter #snow #dogsthattravel #coldweather #giantbreedlovers #cutepuppy #greatpyreneesofinstagram #adorableanimals #babyfloof

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Winter fun with Naga and Fezzik. ❄️
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#winter #puremichigan #letswinter #llbeancontest19 #beanoutsider #greatpyrenees #canecorso #snowdogs #optoutside #snow

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