Long Distance Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: For the Older Adventurer

by David Ryan

Book Overview

If you have ever thought about a personal adventure but do not know where to start, "Long Distance Hiking on the Appalachian Trail for the Older Adventurer" was written for you. The book is a result... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0938631209
• ISBN13: 9780938631200
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Pennywhistle Pr
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 4.8"

Customer Reviews

Good, Informative Reading!!!

Well done guide for the 30+ person contemplating hiking all or part of the Trail!!! Great equipment recommendations and advice about mileage expectations.

The last book to read before planning your own thru-hike.

This book is a quick read. Ryan does not waste words. Each sentence is no nonsense advice on distance hiking. Topics include - pack weight, isolation, gear, food, who quits and who does not, psycological needs of younger hikers vs. older hikers. One thing this book had that others did not - a section at the end that takes you on a walkthrough of the AT from GA->Ma and what it is like for you - Mentally. Just this part alone is worth purchasing the book.