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Only When I Step on it
Peter Conti has always liked a challenge, but a major injury suddenly thrust him into a world of chronic pain with no end in sight. You'll be intrigued, amazed and inspired as Peter uses his determination, creativity, and wry sense of humor to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles during his healing journey on the Appalachian Trail.
463 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2021
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September 24, 2021
Interesting, inspiring, and funny! This memoir has you rooting for the author all the way. Very cool to read about his journey on the Appalachian Trail and the people he met along the way.
September 2, 2024
It’s really nice to hear someone with chronic pain share their story in a way that is genuine and relatable.
September 29, 2025
I enjoyed this AT autobiography very much.
Peter Conti encourages people who are dealing with chronic pain to do something about it.
Walking 2.200 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine is probably not the right thing to do for everybody, but it's a fascinating read for those like me who would love to walk the AT, but simply can't do it.
Other recommendable AT autobiographies are "AWOL on the Appalachian Trail" by David Miller and the AT autobiography "Hiking Through" by Paul V. Stutzman in which he describes an encounter with a giant rabbit that made me laugh tears.
However, Scott Jurek's AT autobiography was not something I could recommend.
There is a wonderful YouTube documentary (96 minutes long) by Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker called "Thru Hiking Entire Appalachian Trail in 120 Days" which I watched several times. It's delightful and Taylor is one of the kindest people imaginable.
Of course, I am always very grateful for AT recommendations on books or documentaries.
Peter Conti encourages people who are dealing with chronic pain to do something about it.
Walking 2.200 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine is probably not the right thing to do for everybody, but it's a fascinating read for those like me who would love to walk the AT, but simply can't do it.
Other recommendable AT autobiographies are "AWOL on the Appalachian Trail" by David Miller and the AT autobiography "Hiking Through" by Paul V. Stutzman in which he describes an encounter with a giant rabbit that made me laugh tears.
However, Scott Jurek's AT autobiography was not something I could recommend.
There is a wonderful YouTube documentary (96 minutes long) by Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker called "Thru Hiking Entire Appalachian Trail in 120 Days" which I watched several times. It's delightful and Taylor is one of the kindest people imaginable.
Of course, I am always very grateful for AT recommendations on books or documentaries.
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