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Paul “Bowie” Madigosky

Hi, I'm Paul. Some of my hobbies include bushcrafting, hiking, writing, and (when I have time) playing the banjo. I have loved the outdoors ever since I've been a child. Most of what I remember the clearest involves going on camping trips or nature walks with my father. These days, I go on long hikes almost every weekend. My general rule is, if I am not sleeping or working, I'm in the woods or at least outdoors. I have wanted to go on a sizable thru-hike ever since I saw the first Lord of the Rings movie in theaters, way back in 2001. I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2021 and will be thru-hiking the PCT in 2023. I'll be updating you all of my comings and goings throughout the whole journey.

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You Be the Chef: Dehydrating Food and Storing It for Your Thru-Hike

You Be the Chef: Dehydrating Food and Storing It for Your Thru-Hike

So, I'm no Bobby Flay and you don't have to be either. I just like to make things easier on myself so I can focus on the big picture.

Dec 2, 2020 : Paul “Bowie” Madigosky
5 Books You Need to Read to Better Appreciate the Outdoors

5 Books You Need to Read to Better Appreciate the Outdoors

I am a huge believer in the school of thought that you have to understand something to better appreciate it. Sure, you could just bumble your way into the wilderness without a clue of what is at the soul of hiking and existing in nature, but why not get the full picture?

Dec 1, 2020 : Paul “Bowie” Madigosky
An Introduction and Why I’m Hiking the Appalachian Trail

An Introduction and Why I’m Hiking the Appalachian Trail

I've hiked the Grand Canyon, throughout Coronado National Forest, through the Amazon Rainforest, and many other places. So, why a thru-hike? What am I getting from hiking, every day, for months at a time that I can't get from a shorter hike?

Dec 1, 2020 : Paul “Bowie” Madigosky