In addition , he thru - hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail southbound .
Perhaps his most notable accomplishment was that he was the first person to do a round - trip backpacking the Continental Divide Trail .
In addition , person thru - hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail southbound .
Perhaps his most notable accomplishment was that he was the first person to do a round - trip backpacking the Continental Divide Trail .