Today I went on an adventure. Today was the third annual Catamountain Classic at UVM. The goal of this is to get a lot of groups of students together. Each group goes out and hikes a predetermined section of the Long Trail, and over the course of the two days, all 273 miles of the Long Trail will be covered. This started after a UVM student and avid hiker lost his life in the spring of 2012. It is a nice way to commemorate him, and to get a large amount of people out and hiking.
The trail was beautiful. The section my group hiked was eight miles. There weren't too many steep parts, only a few short scrambles. There were so many clearings in the forest where we were able to see the most breathtaking views and the falls were turning vibrant colors. Today was the perfect weather and the perfect time of year for a hike. We made good time. It took just under four hours to complete our section of the hike, and then it was back in the van. I feel so happy and privileged that I live in a place and I go to a school that not only encourages so many people to get out and hike, but helps facilitate it too.
That was just the start of a fun day. Tonight is Fall Fest! Keys N Krates and Betty Who will be playing. It will be a nice way to unwind after a month of stressful classes. It starts soon and I'm excited. It's sure to be a great concert and a fun time.
-Libby Morehouse
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