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Friends and colleagues Gary Werner (74) and Andrea Ketchmark (46) discuss their most memorable experiences on the North Country Trail, how the trail community has impacted their lives, and what challenges the North Country Trail Association may face moving forward.

Colleagues Richard Lutz (42) and Matthew "Matt" Rowbotham (43) explore their shared history and experiences in service to the preservation and advancement of the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Friends Beth Keloneva (67) and Paul Haan (57) discuss their love of the outdoors, their experiences working with the North Country Trail Association (NCTA), and how the NCTA has evolved over time.

Carter Hedeen (78) and his wife, Florence Hedeen (77), talk about their sons, their cabin, and their volunteer work with the North Country Trail Association.

Co-volunteers Connie Julien (71) and Brad Slagle (61) discuss their time on working on the trail, and the role the North Country Trail (NCT) has played in their lives, the lives of others, and the healing that takes place in...

Michigan brothers Bill and Bob Courtois reflect on their journey from "just hikers" to volunteer trail developers and steadfast supporters of the North Country National Scenic Trail and the North Country Trail Association.

Friends Felicia Hokenstad (32) and Stephanie Sleda (27) talk about their experience volunteering with the North Country Trail Association, their adventures outdoors, and people who have influenced them within the association.

Friends Lorane Jinkerson (76) and Jerold "Jerry" Fennell (76) talk about hiking, backpacking, and their enduring love for the North Country Trail Association.

Friends and fellow members of the North Country Trail Association Nikki Sobell (35) and Jane Norton (75) talk about the importance of the community surrounding the North Country Trail and tell each other their most memorable hikes on the trail.

Friends Jan Ulferts Stewart (67) and Gerry Berg (71) discuss their decades-long work and love for the North Country Trail and their hope for the future of the trail.

Spouses, Jeff Van Winkle (62) and Nancy Van Winkle (62), talk about their connection to the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Ruth Dorrough (78) and her husband, Daniel "Dan" Dorrough (75), reminisce on their journey walking the entire North Country Trail and reflect on how the experience impacted them.

Long-time trail building volunteer Mary Coffin and NCTA staff member Stephanie Campbell discuss trail development in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, and leaving a legacy for future generations.

Colleagues and friends Peter Nordgren (69) and Matthew Davis (46) discuss their connection to and relationship with the North Country National Scenic Trail.

David "Dave" Jaunese [no age given] and Kenny Wawsczyk [no age given] discuss their respective careers with the US Forest Service and the North Country Trail Association. They speak about their favorite trails along the North Country Trail and express...

Colleagues Chris Loudenslager (54) and Luke Jordan (32) discuss their love of hiking and the outdoors and the role of public service in their lives.

Friends and longtime colleagues Bruce Matthews (71) and Irene Szabo (77) discuss their service on behalf of the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Coworkers Annie Nelson (40) and Barbara Budd (55) talk about their love of the trail, cultural messaging of fear that women experience, and the empowering experiences of backcountry travel.

Former colleagues Linda White (61) and Gaylord Yost (89) discuss their shared experiences working for the United States Forest Service and how that work intersected with the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Colleagues Quinn Wright (78) and Arlette Laan (50) discuss their hiking experience on the North Country Trail and how it's allowed them to learn about different communities.

Friends and fellow North Country Scenic Trail hikers Lou Ann Johnson (72) and Joan Young (74) talk about their experiences on the trail. Lou Ann was one of the first people to test hike the trail, and Joan was the...

Spouses, Tom Moberg (79) and Mary Moberg (77), talk about their shared interests in travel and the outdoors, and their connection to the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Colleagues Andrew Bashaw (44) and Tom Moutsos (42) trace their journeys from childhood through their involvement with the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Former coworkers William "Bill" Menke (80) and Thomas "Tom" Gilbert (71) remember their time working together at the beginning of the North Country Trail (NCT) and the challenges and wins they both experienced on the job.

Cohort-mates Madeline Blyveis (31) and Tessa Fenstermaker (24) discuss their love of the North Country Trail (NCT) and the lessons they have learned as young women who love the outdoors.