Hiking the Appalachian Trail
This book is designed to help those people who are considering hiking the Appalachian Trail but do not know where to start. After reading this book the reader will have a complete understanding on what it takes to undertake such a challenge. Not only will you learn how to properly prepare and determine what equipment to take, you will also be able to follow our state-by-state experiences on the trail. You will learn about the magnificent experiences but also the challenging ones that such an adventure encompasses. I hope to dispel some of the myths concerning hiking the AT and encourage those that are hesitant to take the plunge and get outside. The book consists of 31 chapters including: History of the Appalachian Trail; Equipment; Clothing; Food; Financial considerations; Illness and injury concerns; Health and hygiene issues; Animals, insects and plants found along the Appalachian Trail; Mental state to accomplish the challenge; Electronics usage; Trail guides; Relationships and people; Shelters and hostels; A 14 state-by-state trail journal from Georgia to Maine; Post-hike reflections; References; Glossary; Trail Facts. I promise that this journey will end up being a defining moment of your time on this earth and may change you in ways you did not expect.
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail
This book is designed to help those people who are considering hiking the Appalachian Trail but do not know where to start. After reading this book the reader will have a complete understanding on what it takes to undertake such a challenge. Not only will you learn how to properly prepare and determine what equipment to take, you will also be able to follow our state-by-state experiences on the trail. You will learn about the magnificent experiences but also the challenging ones that such an adventure encompasses. I hope to dispel some of the myths concerning hiking the AT and encourage those that are hesitant to take the plunge and get outside. The book consists of 31 chapters including: History of the Appalachian Trail; Equipment; Clothing; Food; Financial considerations; Illness and injury concerns; Health and hygiene issues; Animals, insects and plants found along the Appalachian Trail; Mental state to accomplish the challenge; Electronics usage; Trail guides; Relationships and people; Shelters and hostels; A 14 state-by-state trail journal from Georgia to Maine; Post-hike reflections; References; Glossary; Trail Facts. I promise that this journey will end up being a defining moment of your time on this earth and may change you in ways you did not expect.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798223099888 |
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| Publisher: | Marcus Seitz |
| Publication date: | 11/15/2019 |
| Pages: | 192 |
| Sales rank: | 976,961 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d) |
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