Kenny Howell

My name is Kenny but you can call me Bottle Cap. In 2013 I came down with a bout of Springer Fever and left my job to wander the Appalachian Trail with my fiance (now wife) Fun-Size. Since leaving the trail Fun-Size and I find ourselves trying to make life work in southern California while still maintaining our love for long-distance hiking. So many trails, so little time.

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21 Fascinating Appalachian Trail Facts

21 Fascinating Appalachian Trail Facts

How well do you know the Appalachian Trail? You thru-hikers in the crowd probably think you know the AT like the back of your dirty, mud-stained

Dec 20, 2021 : Kenny Howell
Exploring the History of the Pacific Crest Trail

Exploring the History of the Pacific Crest Trail

Every year the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) receives thousands of hikers, adventurers, and nature seekers from all over the world. Along its 2,650-mile

Feb 18, 2019 : Kenny Howell
Baxter State Park Places Limits on Thru-Hiker Permits

Baxter State Park Places Limits on Thru-Hiker Permits

It was recently announced that Baxter State Park (BSP) will be limiting the number of Appalachian Trail Long-Distance Hiker Permit Cards it will

Feb 2, 2017 : Kenny Howell
Gear Review: Altra Lone Peak 3.0 NeoShell Mid

Gear Review: Altra Lone Peak 3.0 NeoShell Mid

Last year Altra debuted the Lone Peak 3.0 and Lone Peak 3.0 NeoShell. These new designs improve upon their predecessors while retaining everything

Jan 16, 2017 : Kenny Howell
This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

Ready for more of that sweet instagramy goodness to beam straight into your eyeballs? If you're sad you're not out on the trail today just sit back

Dec 16, 2016 : Kenny Howell
This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

Ready for more of that sweet instagramy goodness to beam straight into your eyeballs? If you're sad you're not out on the trail today just sit back

Dec 9, 2016 : Kenny Howell
This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

Ready for more of that sweet instagramy goodness to beam straight into your eyeballs? If you're sad you're not out on the trail today just sit back

Dec 2, 2016 : Kenny Howell
Gear Review: Helly Hansen Loke Rain Jacket and Pants (M/W)

Gear Review: Helly Hansen Loke Rain Jacket and Pants (M/W)

The world can be a cold, wet, and windy place. So when venturing out into the elements you need to make sure you've got the right jacket for the job.

Nov 26, 2016 : Kenny Howell
This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

Ready for more of that sweet instagramy goodness flowing straight into your yearning eyeballs? If you're sad you're not out on the trail today just

Nov 11, 2016 : Kenny Howell
This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail

After nearly one month off we're finally back to keep that sweet instagramy goodness flowing straight into your yearning eyeballs. If you're sad

Nov 3, 2016 : Kenny Howell