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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

Featured Hiking Resource, Gear, Hike

Cutting Pack Weight

Appalachian Trail, Hike, Hiking Resource, Pacific Crest Trail, Thru Hike

AT vs. PCT

Appalachian Trail, Hike, Thru Hike

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…

Appalachian Trail, Hike, Journal, Thru Hike

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. …

Appalachian Trail, Hike, Journal, Thru Hike

Appalachian Trail Day 152 – Hurd Brook – Daisy Pond Lean-to

Appalachian Trail Day 152 Day 152 07-29-01 11.0 miles Hurd Brook → Daisy Pond Lean-to AT – 2157.0 No E.T. camping. The bugs weren’t too bad. We had an owl come into camp right as I started the fire. Mortis and Jeff…