Author: Carrie Thompson
Carrie Thompson is a mom, teacher, writer, and suicide loss survivor. An avid hiker, Carrie hiked the New Hampshire 48 4000 footers in a year as a memorial project after her son's suicide. She has been a member of the AMC New Hampshire Chapter and remains a supporter of AMC's mission. Follow her writing on Medium, Twitter, and Instagram .
The Knife Edge of Grief: Remembering My Son on Katahdin, the Mountain He Loved
Growing up in Maine, I always understood the pull of Katahdin—which means “Greatest Mountain” in the Penobscot language—rising above Millinocket. She beckons, timeless and remote, for explorers and wanderers to visit. Katahdin was secured by Gov. Percival Proctor Baxter in 1931 “for those who love nature and are willing to walk and make an […]