Hiking Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine 49 Day Challenge to Hike 12 Greatest Sections of AT (Audible Audio Edition) Alan Greenfield Aaron Hay Valencia Publishing House Books
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It was 1994, on my 23rd birthday, when my father gave me an envelope which I figured would be a gift certificate for something outdoors or even a golf club coupon. But to my surprise, it was an airline ticket to Atlanta! I was utterly confused. But that confusion soon turned into huge excitement when he said, "We are going to hike the Appalachian Trail in less than 50 days. Get ready son."
I was excited, and I asked him why he hadn't ever hiked this trail. He said he'd always had the dream of hiking it with me. In his words, "I saved the best for you."
That was a trip I will never forget. I think to date that is one of most fun and adventurous things I have ever done. We were able to finish it in 49 days, too. We both were very proud of each other. Soon after that trip, my dad was diagnosed with a severe case of arthritis. Even though the doctors said it was not because of that trip, they think it was too many hiking trips through many rough and rugged terrains that contributed to his condition.
When I originally had the idea to write a guidebook on how to hike on the great Appalachian Trail, at first, I thought I should just write it like a journal of what we did. But then my father told me that might not help every listener. He suggested that I should write it like a guidebook that can help anyone from a beginner to an advanced hiker. This way we cover a broad range of hikers. So this book is not about my hiking trips, but yours. My main focus in this book is to get you familiarized with the trail and get you prepared for it.
This book is truly a guidebook which is divided into two parts where I start off with some basic facts and information about the great Appalachian Trail, then give my listeners a clear overview of the trail in every region and state it crosses. Next, I talk about how to get started hiking the Appalachian Trail, along with all the different options like a day hike, multi-day hike, and through hike.
Next, I spoke about what to expect on the trail, what kind of help and support is out there, how weather can affect your hiking, and what wild animals you have to be aware of. Then I discuss how you can find sanitation, restrooms, showers, etc. on the trail, and how to deal with various illnesses while on the trail.
Next up is how you should pack, what gear you need, how to plan a through-hike, and how to actually get started on this amazing trip.
In the second part of the book, I share how to hike each section day by day and what you can expect, what you need to be looking for, and what you need to be aware of on each section of your hike.
After hiking through the great Appalachian Trail twice, I can assure you it can be done. No, it is not a monumental task, but yes, it will take effort and a strong willingness to go through with it. I know if I could do it, anyone can.
Hiking Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine 49 Day Challenge to Hike 12 Greatest Sections of AT (Audible Audio Edition) Alan Greenfield Aaron Hay Valencia Publishing House Books
This book is a good read for an in experienced hiker and is quite informative to someone who is curious about the Appalachian Trail. I have heard about the Appalachian Trail and this book has peeked my interest more, for sure. I like the fact that the book provides information pertaining to some of the history, as well as, explaining the different types of hiking that people can do on the trail, even though the book focuses mainly on section hiking. In my opinion, this book does a pretty good job talking about the trail, hiking tips, sending emergency signals, proper dressing, safety tips for drinking the water from the rivers and streams, the different types of harm that could result from the climate element, and hygiene and sanitation. Having said that, the book only has a few pictures. I would have loved to have seen pictures of some of the campsites, as well as, some of the trail sections. I would have loved to have seen pictures of the hills, valleys and mountains, taken in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. I would have loved to have seen a picture of poison sumac which looks different from poison ivy and has leaves made up of from 5 to 13 leaflets almost like a feather. Even though the books contains information about campsites and hut reservations, there is not much information provided about how much some of the fees cost, etc. I do think the book does a good job covering what types of foods and snacks to pack, but I would have loved to know what kind of foods some of the establishments have that are within the different communities along the trail. Overall, reading this book wets the novice hiker’s appetite about the ins and outs of hiking on the Appalachian Trail.Product details
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Hiking Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine 49 Day Challenge to Hike 12 Greatest Sections of AT (Audible Audio Edition) Alan Greenfield Aaron Hay Valencia Publishing House Books Reviews
I agree with the previous review, yes it is more than that. If anyone ever hiked any sections of A.T. they will agree that this book cover a very good niche on section hiking. But I downloaded this book for my son who is just starting out in the world of hiking and I think this a great resource for anyone that either never hiked the A.T. or looking to get started. Since it is impossible to hike the whole length of A.T. most of us are happy just section hiking the great trail and I think this author covered that in great details. I enjoyed reading it.
If you're looking to hike the Appalachian for the first time, this book would be a great resource for you. It covers how you should tackle the trail, what sort of supplies you'll need, any permits and/or regulations you'll be required to have or follow, and all of the safety measures you'll need to take to ensure that you come out of your hike unscathed.
He gives you a nice, quick overview of his experiences on the trail as a child, and a brief but interesting history of it. IF you're preparing for a trip yourself, it gives your time there a bit of an extra edge just knowing where it all came from. He briefly walks you through the different types of hikes you can take through the Appalachian, considering a complete walk-through would take you around 6 months.
My favorite part though, is he hits on all of the "best" parts. Things you should definitely try to make sure you see or do during your time on the trail. For someone inexperienced on the hike, it would be easy to miss some of the greatest spots.
If you happen to be someone that has already hiked the Appalachian a few times, and you already know all the ropes, this book most like wouldn't be of much use to you. But if you're a beginner, or even someone that's been a time or two but looking for ways to improve your experience, this book would be a great resource and tool for you.
I am into hiking and anyone that is into hiking knows how big an of achievement it is to hike the AT from Georgia to Maine. No, I haven't done it yet, but it is a dream that I will make a reality soon. It is a promise I made to myself long ago. Over the years I read a couple of good books on Hiking and a few not so good ones. I must say this is one of the better ones on AT hiking on for sure. How do I know? Well, I was fortunate enough to section hike the AT three different times and the way he described some of the trails is exactly how I remembered them. Anyone looking into section hiking or thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, this book is a must-read for you
I was hoping for a bit more. The sections he describes are great as I have done parts of a number of them but he merely lists waypoints along the way of these hikes. It is meant for a complete novice hiker.
Great tips and ideas for hiking in segments. Nice for people who want to the entire A.T, but don't have time to thru hike
This is more than that, but it hits the best section hikes in detail. Well worth reading for suggestions of places to go to get a taste of the trail through section hikes on vacations.
A neat niche and one this book really fits.
This book is a good read for an in experienced hiker and is quite informative to someone who is curious about the Appalachian Trail. I have heard about the Appalachian Trail and this book has peeked my interest more, for sure. I like the fact that the book provides information pertaining to some of the history, as well as, explaining the different types of hiking that people can do on the trail, even though the book focuses mainly on section hiking. In my opinion, this book does a pretty good job talking about the trail, hiking tips, sending emergency signals, proper dressing, safety tips for drinking the water from the rivers and streams, the different types of harm that could result from the climate element, and hygiene and sanitation. Having said that, the book only has a few pictures. I would have loved to have seen pictures of some of the campsites, as well as, some of the trail sections. I would have loved to have seen pictures of the hills, valleys and mountains, taken in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. I would have loved to have seen a picture of poison sumac which looks different from poison ivy and has leaves made up of from 5 to 13 leaflets almost like a feather. Even though the books contains information about campsites and hut reservations, there is not much information provided about how much some of the fees cost, etc. I do think the book does a good job covering what types of foods and snacks to pack, but I would have loved to know what kind of foods some of the establishments have that are within the different communities along the trail. Overall, reading this book wets the novice hiker’s appetite about the ins and outs of hiking on the Appalachian Trail.
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