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Woman Conquers Triple Crown Thrice
30 Oct
Summary
- Heather Anderson is the first woman to complete the Triple Crown three times.
- She covered 7,944 miles in 251 days during her 2018 challenge.
- Anderson holds speed records for the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails.
Heather Anderson has achieved an unprecedented milestone in hiking, becoming the first woman to complete the Triple Crown of Hiking—encompassing the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail—for a third time. Her most recent remarkable journey concluded on November 8, 2018, in New Mexico. During this 2018 endeavor, she traversed 7,944 miles in an astonishing 251 days, 20 hours, and 10 minutes, an accomplishment that led to her being named Adventurer of the Year in 2019.
Anderson's hiking career, which began in 2003, has amassed over 40,000 foot-miles. She previously set speed records, including a 60-day completion of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2013 and a 54-day Appalachian Trail hike in 2015. Her journey into long-distance hiking started after graduating from Anderson University, finding a profound connection to nature that continues to inspire her.
Beyond her hiking achievements, Anderson is also an accomplished author. She published "Thirst: 2,600 Miles to Home" in 2019 and "Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail" in 2021. In 2022, she co-authored "Adventure Ready: A Hiker's Guide to Training, Planning, and Resiliency."
