Tales from the Triple Crown: Misadventures in America's Backcountry
a talk by Mike Benedetti
At Chalk Creek Pass (12,070) on the Continental Divide in Colorado during a blizzard.
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More about my hikesMike Benedetti is one of about sixty people to have hiked the entire Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails: the "Triple Crown" of American backpacking. Join him for an evening of stories from his 8,000 miles of adventuring. Those planning to hike the Appalachian Trail in 2007 are especially invited to attend.
This event is free and open to the public.
Suggested Maps and Guides
- Appalachian Trail: Appalachian Trail Conference maps
- Pacific Crest Trail: PCTA Books (maps included)
- Continental Divide Trail: CDTS guidebooks & Jonathan Ley's maps