Victoria Logue, Frank Logue

Appalachian Trail Hiker

Trail-Proven Advice for Hikes of Any Length

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A classic now in its Fourth Edition, The Appalachian Trail Hiker is today’s platinum standard for the latest must-have information for the 4 million day, section, and thru hikers who explore the Appalachian Trail each year. The guide includes: the latest information on hiking the AT with a GPS; comprehensive trail club information, including websites; valuable step-by-step information on preparing to hike the A.T.; crucial information on nutrition and diet; expanded coverage on shelters, cabins, and campgrounds; and details on choosing the best equipment. 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. Whether you are planning an overnight hike in Virginia, a two-week trek through the Smokies, or a thru hike from Georgia to Maine, The Appalachian Trail Hiker is your passport to A.T. adventures in the new millennium.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wilderness Press
• 4th edition
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 513g
• ISBN-13: 9781634042499
• ISBN-10: 1634042492
• Artikelnr.: 53168158

Inhaltsangabe

Following the Blazes
The Trail Kitchen
Water
Shelters and Tents
Backpacks
Sleeping Bags
Footgear
Clothing
Other Equipment
Potential Problems
Preparing for Your First Hike
Winter Backpacking
Backpacking with Children
Long-distance Hiking
Equipment Checklists
Books About the AT
Trail Maintenance Clubs
AT-related Websites
Hiking with the GPS
Index
About the Authors