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Appalachian Hiker: Adventure of a Lifetime
Appalachian Trail Appalachian region Backpacking Backpacking/ Appalachian Trail Description and travel Sports & Recreation / General Sports & Recreation / Hiking Sports & Recreation / Mountaineering Travel / United States / General
397 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1971
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
June 14, 2012
So far, very good! I would love to hike the entire trail, one day, and there's a lot of good info in this book, even if some of it is very dated. Also, the narrative story line throughout is as entertaining as hiking for real... well, almost.
Finished! Can't wait to hit the trail myself, now.
Finished! Can't wait to hit the trail myself, now.
September 20, 2025
Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 1970 to now is so interesting. Other than the nature all seems to have changed-gear, food, distance, etiquette. I enjoyed the historical aspects of the trail.
December 31, 2025
An oldddddd version of the trail by now, but, since I live so close, I’m glad to know this historical view. I still aspire to get up to the shelter named after him — I will!
December 21, 2017
The beginning where he did gear, food, etc. reviews was interesting. The body of the book emphasized the folks he knew in the trail clubs and the inspections he performed. I prefer more emphasis on the individual's experiences. This was a go to book in the early days of thru-hiking and I believe the media's coverage of his hike lead to the beginnings of the explosion of hikers on the AT.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews