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After a tough 20 miles we finally arrived at Mud Lake Lean-to around 7pm to find We stopped for lunch today at a lean-to right before the trail moved north of Long Lake. The miles after lunch dragged on (as they usually do), but we made it to Moose Pond lean-to in good time and stopped to talk to some older section hikers a bit before continuing on to Wanika Falls. Kolby’s car was parked there, but the trail doesn’t technically end until 1.2 miles down the road on the town line of Lake Placid

I would like to dedicate yesterday’s hike to 46Climbs and everyone out there struggling with day to day life thinking things will never get better. For the first hour, I wanted to call it quits and head back to the truck. Eventually through the struggle comes reward. Even in the bad days, you’re capable of accomplishing soo much more than you think you can!”

I am so grateful that I am well enough both physically and mentally to be able to climb these mountains. Mike and I took part in 46Climbs to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We engaged with many other hikers about 46Climbs and it’s mission. I hope that some day we live in a world without suicide, but until then let’s all support each other and be kind because you never know what someone might be going through.

This my fourth year hiking for 46Climbs. We hike to start the conversation about mental health, stop the stigma, and raise funds to help spread education and resources for suicide prevention! And because it’s hard to not feel a little better with these views. One step at a time, one mountain at a time, and always with the support of the community.