Appalachian Trail – One of Seven Project

What I learned from Thru-hiking

What I learned from thru-hiking hopefully will help me with my bikepacking triple crown and possibly your next hike or bikepacking adventure. My first thru-hike was the Appalachian Trail (AT) in 2001. It took me 153 days and 10 were zero…

Thru-Hiking/bikepacking triple crown map w/ symbols

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Triple Crown, How Did I Start ?

I'm consistently asked how I got to be a Triple Crown hiker. Where did my love for thru-hiking and cycling come from. I grew up in a time when kids made forts from sticks, spent hours in the woods and rode their bicycles everywhere. I…

Craig Fowler - Appalachian Trail - Katahdin - Finish

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Lessons in Metaphoric Blankets Learned Hiking the AT

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Cutting Pack Weight

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AT vs. PCT

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AT 10 Year Anniversary

10 years ago today I flew from Boston to Atlanta, GA to start my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. It would be the first step towards completing a 15 year long dream. I first climbed Mt. Katahdin, which is the northern terminus of the AT when I was…

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The Scatman Story

The Scatman Story The story begins with me taking my first shower at the Blue Patch, the first hostel on the Appalachian Trail. I had now been on the trail for eight days. My thighs were already red and raw from wearing my rain pants for…

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Appalachian Trail Day 153 – Daisy Pond Lean-to – Katahdin

Appalachian Trail Day 153 Day 153 07-30-01 12.8 miles Daisy Pond Lean-to → Katahdin AT – 2168 I’ve done it! I’m sitting on top as I write. The climb was a piece of cake. I love it. Jeff and I climbed like champs. …