How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike

Cage, Chris

ISBN 10: 152030062X / ISBN 13: 9781520300627

Published by Independently published, 2017

About this Item

Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # EVV.152030062X.VG

Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike
• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 152030062X
• ISBN 13: 9781520300627
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

About this title

Synopsis

Everything you need to know to complete your thru-hike.

The AT is a life changing experience and an amazing accomplishment. Half of the battle is proper preparation. This book is everything I wish I would have known before setting off on my thru-hike. Complete with personal tips and experiences.

Learn how to budget wisely, save money and not waste cash.

Know how to allocate 6 months of your time and plan your exit.

Master your gear with a massive guide on everything from your spork to your tent.

Understand clothing, layering and materials.

Hear about what life is really like on the trail.

Know which direction to go, when and why.

Familiarize yourself with a state by state breakdown of the trail.

Learn how to mentally prepare an optimistic framework for the “I-wanna-quit-days”.

Understand the physical demands and methods to prevent injury.

Prepare yourself for the nutritional needs with food ideas and favorite meal plans.

Know the REAL dangers on the AT.

"Female Needs" section from AT record-holder Heather 'Anish' Anderson.

And a whole lot more...