tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post5198751810235290341..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Recap: Mammoth Hike Challenge on the Ice Age TrailWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66781593724005443232021-12-19T16:03:24.228-06:002021-12-19T16:03:24.228-06:00Well you know where to find me if you ever want co...Well you know where to find me if you ever want company!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22270229079718773412021-12-19T15:22:39.148-06:002021-12-19T15:22:39.148-06:00Thank you so much for your lovely reply. I really ...Thank you so much for your lovely reply. I really appreciate the offer of a hiking companion, as I am by myself, but I think I need to build up my endurance to keep up with you! I have had some issues with leg strength in the past year and it's been difficult to re-establish any kind of baseline for hiking. (And running, unfortunately, is out of the picture... hence my renewed interest in hiking!) Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12154065085158706570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90276265425361068722021-12-09T18:01:03.168-06:002021-12-09T18:01:03.168-06:00Thank you so much for commenting! This was such a ...Thank you so much for commenting! This was such a wonderful experience for me--a little bit of pressure to get it all in one month. But i would do it again in a heartbeat. We have a lake house up there, so if you ever need a hiking companion, PM me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87962561319804090422021-12-09T17:48:21.034-06:002021-12-09T17:48:21.034-06:00Thank you for this! Sorry for the late comment but...Thank you for this! Sorry for the late comment but this is a wonderful post for me - I need to start hiking more, this is close to me, and you gave such detailed reviews that I know that I would love to do all of these segments, just maybe not in a month. I'm going to be saving this one for reference. THANKS! and congratulations on finishing the challenge. Amazing, particularly given the state of your foot/ankle. Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12154065085158706570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42560846630575306372021-11-21T06:36:24.212-06:002021-11-21T06:36:24.212-06:00Thanks so much! I'm grateful for so many alter...Thanks so much! I'm grateful for so many alternative activities to keep me active while I healed.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35975626185889944912021-11-20T18:54:30.486-06:002021-11-20T18:54:30.486-06:00This was such an incredible challenge and I am so ...This was such an incredible challenge and I am so proud of you for making it happen. Coming back from injury can be daunting, but you are totally crushing the comeback!Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83529443226928653452021-11-16T05:37:04.792-06:002021-11-16T05:37:04.792-06:00I plan on getting a pair of poles--there's a l...I plan on getting a pair of poles--there's a lot more exploring to do!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53160424388888403792021-11-15T20:18:00.039-06:002021-11-15T20:18:00.039-06:00Congrats on completing the challenge! Those trails...Congrats on completing the challenge! Those trails are so beautiful! And yes, trekking poles are amazing for hiking! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79408344287227669972021-11-15T11:39:27.975-06:002021-11-15T11:39:27.975-06:00Awww, thanks Shathiso! I didn't want to just l...Awww, thanks Shathiso! I didn't want to just let all my fitness dwindle and I was very lucky to have this opportunity fall into my lap.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-25958228568455676632021-11-15T11:38:32.671-06:002021-11-15T11:38:32.671-06:00I'm looking forward to more adventures on thes...I'm looking forward to more adventures on these trails, but I definitely need some poles!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48080928450244299782021-11-15T11:37:48.604-06:002021-11-15T11:37:48.604-06:00Thank you Michelle! The timing of the challenge wa...Thank you Michelle! The timing of the challenge was perfect for my recovery. I absolutely loved this.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72585525165392321512021-11-15T09:24:59.927-06:002021-11-15T09:24:59.927-06:00I just love how you put all of this together! I wa...I just love how you put all of this together! I was particularly drawn to your description of Lodi - it reminds me of a place called Clarens in South Africa. Well done Wendy for completing this challenge against all odds - you never let setbacks hold you back, you just keep at it and I really admire that.The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37098541824798750222021-11-12T07:01:31.738-06:002021-11-12T07:01:31.738-06:00What a great challenge. The scenery is stunning. I...What a great challenge. The scenery is stunning. I love that it gave you a goal to chase after when you were recovering. Trekking poles would be a great addition to your athletic equipment. Courtenayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878882500026678616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7014995194522092762021-11-12T06:10:51.895-06:002021-11-12T06:10:51.895-06:00This sounds like an amazing challenge. Congrats on...This sounds like an amazing challenge. Congrats on completing it! Those trails are just beautiful! This was such a great way to stay active during your recovery.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53282500714996477572021-11-11T07:30:26.142-06:002021-11-11T07:30:26.142-06:00That whole area of Wisconsin is particularly prett...That whole area of Wisconsin is particularly pretty!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32632780306801129112021-11-11T07:30:06.784-06:002021-11-11T07:30:06.784-06:00Looking forward to logging more next year!Looking forward to logging more next year!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86000133878477437662021-11-11T07:29:40.237-06:002021-11-11T07:29:40.237-06:00Thanks Denise! If you ever want to hike some of it...Thanks Denise! If you ever want to hike some of it with me, let me know!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34243663665586840302021-11-10T18:08:19.709-06:002021-11-10T18:08:19.709-06:00Congrats, Wendy, on completing the challenge. It l...Congrats, Wendy, on completing the challenge. It looks like a beautiful trail. The Lodi Marsh segment looks particularly pretty.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51378470542136987952021-11-10T14:00:00.910-06:002021-11-10T14:00:00.910-06:00This sounds like such a fun challenge, and how ama...This sounds like such a fun challenge, and how amazing that you were able to log those miles while exploring beautiful trails in the process!KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65958092891053891822021-11-10T09:07:27.185-06:002021-11-10T09:07:27.185-06:00I love hiking. That Ice Age Trail is on my hiking ...I love hiking. That Ice Age Trail is on my hiking bucket list. Strong work Wendy!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658663675119298857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-82039996102461070532021-11-10T06:39:13.058-06:002021-11-10T06:39:13.058-06:00I definitely have! It makes not being able to run ...I definitely have! It makes not being able to run much less painful. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20353370054960232432021-11-09T20:09:47.489-06:002021-11-09T20:09:47.489-06:00I really love that you took this on! it was really...I really love that you took this on! it was really a great challenge for you right when you needed it most. What beautiful trails you had to explore. Congratulations on completing this challenge well done! You may have found another hobby that you loveDeborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-13291183568475579452021-11-09T16:17:06.312-06:002021-11-09T16:17:06.312-06:00I am so grateful for these trails! They have made ...I am so grateful for these trails! They have made my life so much richer.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51420481230341455702021-11-09T16:16:12.100-06:002021-11-09T16:16:12.100-06:00I hope I can continue with both, but I sure am gra...I hope I can continue with both, but I sure am grateful to have found something that will keep me outdoors and moving. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16839097757033955212021-11-09T16:15:24.085-06:002021-11-09T16:15:24.085-06:00I definitely want a pair, especially for the steep...I definitely want a pair, especially for the steeper segments. They'll probably be helpful in the winter too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com