Description
Book SynopsisA classic now in its fourth edition,
The Appalachian Trail Hiker is today's platinum standard on the latest must-have information for the 4 million hikers who explore the Appalachian Trail each year.
- Valuable step-by-step information on preparing to hike the A.T.
- Details on choosing the best equipment
- Comprehensive Trail Club data, including websites
- Crucial advice on nutrition, safety, animals, and insects
Stretching more than 2,100 miles from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail is the nation''s premier long trail, and The Appalachian Trail Hiker is the essential guide for anyone preparing to hike it. With the help of dozens of A.T. hikers, the authors have gathered over 100,000 miles of A.T. experience into this commonsense guide on the nation''s oldest trail system.
From boots to cooking gear, The Appalachian Trail Hiker offers essential information on backpacking equipment and prepares hikers to encounter wild an
Table of Contents
Following the BlazesThe Trail KitchenWaterShelters and TentsBackpacksSleeping BagsFootgearClothingOther EquipmentPotential ProblemsPreparing for Your First HikeWinter BackpackingBackpacking with ChildrenLong-distance HikingEquipment ChecklistsBooks About the ATTrail Maintenance ClubsAT-related WebsitesHiking with the GPSIndexAbout the Authors
