Tag Archive for: triple crown


Arizona Trail Wrap Up
One October 22, 2017 I finished the AZT and completed my goal of becoming the first person in the entire world to complete both the thru-hiking and bikepacking triple crowns. It's been just over a week since I finished and my opinion is that…

AZT Update
Update from the trail describing the difficulties of bikepacking the AZT.

Press Release – Fowler to start last trail of project

Reality of the Tour Divide (TD)
Not too long after the Tour Divide (TD)started I learned of it's existence. I don't recall the year but like most of my adventures something about it intrigued me. It sounded just crazy enough to try. A seed was planted. Over the years that…

Colorado Trail (CTR)
Colorado Trail (CTR)
The Colorado Trail (CTR) covers 500 miles from Denver to Durango. Originally designed as a hiking and equestrian trail, mountain bikers found it's beauty and challenging single track too irresistible. Users are faced…

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…


CDT – Day 131 -Waterton River CG to Canadian Border
9/2/15 Day 131 -Waterton River CG M3024.8 to Border M3028.6, 4215'
Tent - Nights Spent Alone: 15
4.9, 2710 Trip Miles
Day's of Snow: 9 - Day's of Rain: 44 - Days of Hail: 19
8:41 am to 9:56 am
# of Zero days: 13
Gila Crossings Final…

CDT – Day 129 – Rt. 89 to Many Glacier CG
8/31/15 Day 129 - Rt. 89 to Many Glacier CG M2993.5 , 4922'
Tent - Nights Spent Alone: 15
30, 2674.8 Trip Miles
Day's of Snow: 9 - Day's of Rain: 43 - Days of Hail: 19
9 am to 8:41 pm
# of Zero days: 13
Gila Crossings Final Total:…