The two mustread books for anyone who is thinking about hiking the at are the appalachian trail thruhikers companion, which is a guide produced by the appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association, and the appalachian trail data book, which is a. If youre new to the idea of thru hiking or the appalachian trail head over here for some basics. Dec 21, 2018 appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2019 appalachian long distance hikers association, sylvester, robert on. If you are preparing to hike the appalachian trail this is the site you want. Sending healthy thoughts to all of you, our valued customers and hiking community. This post will run down everything i spent during my hike with explanation, and what to expect for your appalachian trail thru hike. For many years the best guidebook for thruhikers was wingfoots the thruhikers handbook. A comprehensive guide to plan and prepare for a successful thru hike. The appalachian trail conservancy voluntary thruhiker. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. David awol miller has taken over from wingfoot and today his the at guide is used by nearly every thruhiker. Why the most popular hiking memoirs dont go the distance.
We at the appalachian trail conservancy atc are now asking you to do the same. How to section hike the appalachian trail it took me 28 years to hike the appalachian trail, a feat i accomplished with my great friend, wayne cyr and wrote a book about. Its an honorable goal, one that we here at the active times respect greatly. A psychological and emotional guide to thru hike the appalachian trail author. There are a number of guide books available for at hikers, which can be used both for planning and realtime hiking information. This book collects writings on geology, history and the culture surrounding the at. The appalachian trail conservancy even offers a couple of popular options on their website, including appalachian trail data book and appalachian trail thruhikers companion. Aldha thruhikers companion appalachian long distance. Flora and fauna information embedded directly into trail data where you may be encountering it. In the spring of 2015, warren started the appalachian trail in georgia. The thru hikers handbook is coordinated with wingfoots website which is another plus for users of this book.
A walk in the woods by bill bryson is also a classic that is pretty good when he discusses the story of him hiking the trial. Many books, documentaries, websites, and fan organizations are dedicated to the pursuit. Thruhikers attempt to hike the trail in its entirety in a single season. A firsttimers ultimate guide to the appalachian trail. It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2,192.
These publications will aid you in planning an itinerary and your mail drops mail drops are post offices along the way where you will receive mail and care packages from family and friends. Do not start your section or thruhike at the southern end of the trail. It is wellorganized, beginning with the trail s history, moving through planning and equipmentfood, injuries and first aid, etc. The appalachian trail thru hikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thru hikers, sectionhikers and dayhikers on the appalachian trail. Forest servicewill be holding daily classes every day from midfebruary through april at amicalola falls state park, the beginning of the approach trail to the a. How to hike the appalachian trail the definitive guide. Equipmentmakers tollfree numbers, post office hours, much more included. Twenty years later, at the age of seventyfive, he once. A comprehensive guide to plan and prepare for a successful thru hike cage, chris on. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 appalachian long distance hikers association, sylvester, robert on. Another great book to buy, esp if you just want the info in a quick and dirty form, you dont need to know where all the ayce buffets are. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the a. Mileage is given, in miles, as one heads north from springer for mileage from katahdin simply subtract 2178. In 2003, david miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the appalachian trail.
Feb 14, 2017 the 12 best books and movies about thru hiking. This resource is designed to help you understand everything you need to know about thru hiking the appalachian trail. From leave no trace to food plans and getting your kids outdoors, youll be prepared for that next hike. To help you better understand what it actually takes to conquer the at and everything else youll need to know. Use the interactive map below to explore the trail, find shelters, locate parking and more. If your planning a thru hike of the at you should check out the following books to help plan your hike, appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2018 and appalachian trail data book 2017. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2020 independent. Planning preparation appalachian trail conservancy. As we continue down the rabbithole of the technological age, guide books are. Preparation whether you are planning a day hike, section hike, or thru hike, these books provide the information you need for a successful exploration of the appalachian trail. About 1,500 2,000 hikers attempt to thruhike the at each year, approximately 12% 200 300 succeed. Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. The appalachian trail databook for thruhikers and section hikers is here is the home of the databook, a development to create a web based online database of information for appalachian trail and other hikers. However, there is a highly contagious virus spreading throughout the country, including in appalachian trail states, and we have all been asked to make changes, make sacrifices, andor take precautions to minimize its spread.
The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted or modified. Note this is about the hiking trail not appalachia in general. A psychological and emotional guide to successfully thru hiking the appalachian trail by. Though grizzlies are not found here, the average thru hiker is likely to encounter a black bear at some point. A comprehensive guide to plan and prepare for a successful thruhike cage, chris on. Youll see both used on trail by a few people, but one unofficial guidebook is farand.
Check out nearly 100 different books and guides written about the appalachian trail. Top 10 things to take with you on the appalachian trail usa. Use bear lockers at shelters that provide them and a canister where its use is mandated. If maine is your starting point, may is the best time to hike the appalachian trail. Atcs official annual appalachian trail guide is the appalachian trail thru hikers companion, compiled and updated by volunteers of the appalachian long distance hikers association aldha available at. For many years the best guidebook for thru hikers was wingfoots the thru hikers handbook. Whiteblaze is an appalachian trail discussion forum and information site, it also contains an exclusive photo section of appalachian trail photos. For many, winter can be the ideal time to take a hike on the appalachian trail or pretty much any trail. I edited together a two part documentary of my thru hike. The appalachian trail conservancy in partnership with the georgia appalachian trail club and the u. If you decide to go ahead with your hike, id suggest getting the data book, and the thru hikers companion from the appalachian trail conference.
Best appalachian trail books the best books about the appalachian trail. The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thruhikers who want the basic information for a five to sixmonth trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. Sep 11, 2017 the appalachian trail databook for thru hikers and section hikers is here is the home of the databook, a development to create a web based online database of information for appalachian trail and other hikers. The thruhikers handbook is coordinated with wingfoots website which is another plus for users of this book. Many hikers thru hike the at every year, most starting in mid march early april at springer mountain and finish in september, early october in maine. Appalachian trail backpacking packing list rei coop journal. Part one should be up on youtube tonight, but heres a trailer in the meantime. Awol on the appalachian trail is millers account of this thruhike along the entire 2,172 miles from georgia to maine. The appalachian trail conservancy even offers a couple of popular options on their website, including appalachian trail data book and appalachian trail thru hikers companion.
Recommendations for smartphone apps that are useful during an appalachian trail thru hike. If you dont want to use a canister for the whole trail. He also is the editor of the appalachian trail guide to new yorknew jersey and chair of the publications committee of the nynj trail conference. Tne appalachian trail thruhike planner by david lauterborn. Recommendations for smartphone apps that are useful during an appalachian trail thruhike. Itll remind you why youre there when you arent sure any more. In early spring, maine will still be covered in snow and ice. Hiking the appalachian trail backpacker backpacker. Lost on the appalachian trail, kyle rohrig, the parts about the dog he takes with him makes the book awesome, a little long but worth it in my opinion.
Appalachian trail books a 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail. Its time for two things at the ultimate appalachian trail the appalachian trail in your mailbox. This resource is designed to help you understand everything you need to know about thruhiking the appalachian trail. So, youve decided you want to hike the appalachian trail all 2,200 miles of it. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 201940% off. The appalachian trail databook for thru hikers and section hikers is here is the home of the databook, a development to create a web based online database of information for appalachian trail and other hikers. The 12 best books and movies about thruhiking backpacker. The mountainous regions of maine are much colder than georgia. But before you even think about investing in a pair of hiking boots, there are many, many factors to be considered. Aug 21, 2015 why the most popular hiking memoirs dont go the distance. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. Another thing that needs to be considered is your starting point.
Im planning a flipflop hike starting in harpers ferry, w. Appalachian trail conservancy information services manager laurie potteiger who is now tied with julie judkins for my favorite person at the atc confirmed the newly updated exact mileage for the appalachian trail. Also covered are animal issues, sanitation and etiquette. A comprehensive guide to plan and prepare for a successful thruhike. The voluntary thruhiker registration is a tool that helps prospective thruhikers share their start dates with other thruhikers and plan their itinerary in order to avoid.
Zach davis is an appalachian trail and pacific crest trail thruhiker, author of appalachian trials, coauthor of pacific crest trials, owner and editorinchief at the trek and cohost of backpacker radio, a new podcast for long distance backpackers. Order from awols website here or click on the photo key features include. Overnight hikes by victoria logue, frank logue, leonard adkins and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The appalachian trail is the longest hikingonly footpath in the world, ranging from maine to georgia. A typical thru hiker takes 5 to 7 months to hike the entire a. A typical thruhiker takes 5 to 7 months to hike the entire a.
His white beard clashed with his youthful eyes, his soft, round stomach opposed his rectangular racksolid calves, and his welcoming smile conflicted with his focused gaze. Daniel chazin, an attorney and longtime volunteereditor with the new yorknew jersey trail conference, has been the editor of the annual a. Sep 25, 2017 this post will run down everything i spent during my hike with explanation, and what to expect for your appalachian trail thru hike. Here you will find information regarding the trail and the culture that surrounds it, gear talk, thruhike preparation, hiking strategies, social etiquette, and much, much more.
Appalachian trail data book 2020 appalachian trail conservancy. Maryland, pennsylvania, new jersey and new york exploring the appalachian trail hikes in southern new england. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 paperback december 21, 2018. Here you will find information regarding the trail and the culture that surrounds it, gear talk, thru hike preparation, hiking strategies, social etiquette, and. Each year, thousands of hikers attempt a thru hike.
This cutting the hike into pieces is also known as section hiking. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. These nocost classes are designed with thruhikers in mind. David awol miller has taken over from wingfoot and today his the at guide is used by nearly every thru hiker. Exploring the appalachian trail hikes in southern new england author. Jan 10, 2020 im planning a flipflop hike starting in harpers ferry, w. According to the appalachian trail conservancy, over 15,000 people have hiked the trail. Of note amazon will suggest you purchase the at data book, too. Leafless trees allow for mileslong views, the cool air keeps the crowds at bay, and there isnt much that is more satisfying that sipping hot cocoa next to a hot campfire in a designated fire ring, of course. Georgia, north carolina and tennessee hikes in the virginias hikes in the midatlantic states. Whether you are planning a day hike, section hike, or thru hike, these books provide the information you need for a successful exploration of the appalachian trail. With health issues now arthritis ill go as far as i can and if need be, ill become a section hiker. More than a quarter century ago ed garvey drew public attention to the wonders and precariousness of the appalachian trail with his much publicized thruhike, so memorably documented in his appalachian hiker books. Individual state guides and maps are also available via the atc.
Order from awols website here or click on the photo. Reflections of an appalachian trail thru hiker by david brill. Just download it, shop for books via the app, and read on your phone. When it comes to the mental grit needed to thru hike the appalachian trail, author zach davis tells it like it is. Flora and fauna information embedded directly into trail data where you may. Completing the entire 2,190 miles of the appalachian trail a. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion, the official guidebook of the. How to section hike the appalachian trail jeff ryan. The best defense against bears in camp is preparing and storing food properly.
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