Thursday, August 21, 2008

Highpointers, Through Hikers & Loopers

I've heard of the highpointers - people who climb the highest peaks of each state. As well as through hikers - people who hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, etc. But "Loopers" was a new one to me. Boaters who circumnavigate Eastern North America by water are known as loopers.

I learned about this from a friend of mine who is traveling the length of the Mississippi by boat.

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1 comment:

Lisa said...

Wow, this is intriguing. You are almost done, right? Have you done the Mississippi? St. Croix? Brule? What do you have left QD? About 10-15 feet?