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| thru hikers companion: 2021 the A.T. Guide David "Awol" Miller, AntiGravityGear, 2021 Since 2010, The A.T. Guide, a.k.a. The Awol Guide, has been the guidebook of choice for hikes of any length on the Appalachian Trail. The book contains thousands of landmarks such as campsites, water sources, summits and gaps. The trail's elevation profile is included and every landmark is aligned to the profile. Hikers using this guide know where they are on the trail, what views, streams and campsites are ahead, and whether they'll be hiking uphill or downhill to get there. The A.T. Guide answers all of your questions about how to get rides, where to stay, and where to get supplies. There are 94 maps of towns on or near the trail showing where to find these services and detailed listings for businesses.The A.T. Guide is the most innovative trail guidebook ever developed. |
| thru hikers companion: At Thru-Hikers' Companion 2025 Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2025 A thoroughly researched guide by long-distance hikers for long-distance hiker |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion Leslie Mass, 2008 The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate on this guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers. It gives them the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also leaves 'space' for the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. This basic information concentrates on services and food in towns and shelter and water locations on the trail, with a little oddball history slipped in here and there.With research by more than a dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the Trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers, the 'Companion' includes extensive tabular information from the 2008 'A.T. Data Book.'Sized for easy packing/reading while on foot.Bought mainly by current thru-hikers, it is also sought out by section-hikers and the top customer group: dreamers. |
| thru hikers companion: How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: a Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike Chris Cage, 2017-01-03 Everything you need to know to complete your thru-hike. The AT is a life changing experience and an amazing accomplishment. Half of the battle is proper preparation. This book is everything I wish I would have known before setting off on my thru-hike. Complete with personal tips and experiences. Learn how to budget wisely, save money and not waste cash. Know how to allocate 6 months of your time and plan your exit. Master your gear with a massive guide on everything from your spork to your tent. Understand clothing, layering and materials. Hear about what life is really like on the trail. Know which direction to go, when and why. Familiarize yourself with a state by state breakdown of the trail. Learn how to mentally prepare an optimistic framework for the I-wanna-quit-days. Understand the physical demands and methods to prevent injury. Prepare yourself for the nutritional needs with food ideas and favorite meal plans. Know the REAL dangers on the AT. Female Needs section from AT record-holder Heather 'Anish' Anderson. And a whole lot more... |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion 2002 Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2002-05 The Appalachian Trail Conference and a group of A.T. thru-hikers collaborate on a guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers who want the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. With research by more than a dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the Trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers. |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion-2009 Leslie Mass, 2009-01-16 The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate on this guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers. It gives them the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also leaves 'space' for the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves.This basic information concentrates on services and food in towns and shelter and water locations on the trail, with a little oddball history slipped in here and there.With research by more than three dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the Trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers, the 'Companion' includes extensive tabular information from the 2009 'A.T. Data Book'.Sized for easy packing in a quart-sized resealable baggie.Purchased mainly by current thru-hikers, it is also sought out by section-hikers and the top Appalachian Trail customer group: dreamers. |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion 2023 Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2022-12-15 A thoroughly researched guide by long-distance hikers for long-distance hikers |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-hikers' Companion Robert Sylvester, 2013 The leader for two decades in specialized guides for Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, section-hikers, and dreamers with the 2,186-mile national scenic trail in their eyes! Forty-some volunteers from the only organized A.T. users' group (the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association) each fall team up with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to compile the latest information on Trail features and offerings in nearby towns. That provides the basic information would-be thru-hikers need to craft their own adventures to define their walks of a lifetime. The Companion, with mileage tables and town maps, is divided by state in south-to-north order, with a plethora of telephone numbers and Web sites to tap along the way. |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-hikers' Companion--2005 Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2005-01-01 The Appalachian Trail Conference and a group of A.T. thru-hikers collaborate on a guide designed for potential thru-hikers who want the basic information for a five-to-six month trek in the woods--but also want the adventure of finding out the extras themselves. With research by more than a dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the Trail's managers. |
| thru hikers companion: Hiking Through Paul V. Stutzman, 2010-04-06 The author discusses his decision to quit his job following the death of his wife and embark on thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, and describes his experiences and the revelations that came to him while on the nearly five-month-long trek. |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers' Companion 2020 Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2019-12-15 The champion of Appalachian Trail guides for long-distance hiking for more than a quarter-century With professionally crafted elevation profiles, 50 maps, and comprehensive tables for more at-a-glance information on-trail. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers who want the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. A favorite of section-hikers and dreamers, too. Still the only such guide written by volunteers for which all the proceeds are returned to the Trail by these two nonprofits. With fact-checking research by more than three dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers and extensive information from the 2020 A.T. Data Book. Equipment-makers' toll-free numbers, post office hours, much more included. |
| thru hikers companion: Awol on the Appalachian Trail David Miller, 2006 A 41-year-old engineer quits his job to hike the Appalachian Trail. This is a true account of his hike from Georgia to Maine, bringing to the reader the life of the towns and the people he meets along the way. |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion 2024 Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2024 A thoroughly researched guide by long-distance hikers for long-distance hikers |
| thru hikers companion: The Trail is the Teacher Clay Bonnyman Evans, 2020-08-15 An account of the author's 2016 thru-hike of the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. |
| thru hikers companion: The Unlikely Thru-Hiker Derick Lugo, 2019 Derick Lugo had never been hiking. He didn't even know if he liked being outside all that much. He certainly couldn't imagine going more than a day without manicuring his goatee. But with a job overseas cut short and no immediate plans, this fixture of the greater New York comedy circuit began to think about what he might do with months of free time and no commitments. He had heard of the Appalachian Trail and knew of its potential for danger and adventure, but he had never seriously considered attempting to hike all 2,192 miles of it. Then again, what could go wrong for a young black man from the city trekking solo through the East Coast backwoods? The Unlikely Thru-Hiker is the story of how an unknowing ambassador of one of the AT's least common demographics, unfamiliar with both the outdoors and thru-hiking culture, sets off with an extremely overweight pack and a willfully can-do attitude to conquer the infamous trail. What follows are eye-opening lessons on preparation, humility, race relations, and nature's wild unpredictability. But this isn't a hard-nosed memoir of discouragement or intolerance. What sets Lugo apart from the typical walk in the woods is his refusal to let any challenge squash his inner Pollyanna. Through it all, he perseveres with humor, tenacity, and an unshakeable commitment to grooming--earning him the trail name Mr. Fabulous--that sees him from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Katahdin in Maine. |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion 2021 Robert Sylvester, 2021 The official guide for AT thru-hikers and section hikers |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion 2026 Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2026 A thoroughly researched guide by long-distance hikers for long-distance hikers - Elevation profiles show the day ahead - Landmark-by-landmark tables provide at-a-glance information - Town maps indicate food and lodging The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate each year on a guide designed for potential thru-hikers who want the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but who also want the adventure of discovering the extras for themselves. A favorite for 28 years of section-hikers and dreamers alike, it is still the only such guide written by volunteers, and all the proceeds are returned to the A.T. bythese two nonprofits. Fact-checking research is done by more than two dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers. Includes gear manufacturers' toll-free numbers, post office hours, and much more. |
| thru hikers companion: The Things You Find on the Appalachian Trail Kevin Runolfson, 2014-01-10 This upbeat nitty-gritty memoir, based on the author's 2001 trail journal, chronicles one man's hike the whole length of the Appalachian Trail, beginning just north of Atlanta and finishing six months later in Maine. The journey included adventures with a faithful and eccentric dog, a new romance, and the challenges and triumphs of walking 2167 miles in all kinds of weather. |
| thru hikers companion: Wanderlust Gestalten, 2017 Whether it be through far-flung deserts, luxuriant forests or majestic alpine terrain, when we choose to walk rather than fly or drive, something wonderful happens: our awareness and appreciation of the natural world begins to grow. It can be the faint sound of a gently meandering stream, the distinct smell of decaying leaves on a crisp autumn morning, or even a bowl of cereal that never tasted better than when eaten on a mountaintop at sunrise. Whatever your hiking dreams and goals may be, this book will inspire you to plan and realize your your journeys. |
| thru hikers companion: Push on Niki Rellon, 2018-03-17 When Niki Rellon fell 45 feet from the side of a Utah mountain in 2013, she thought she was going to die. She didn't, but the devastating injuries she suffered may well have put an end to her thrill-seeking outdoor lifestyle. |
| thru hikers companion: The Green Tunnel, a Hiker's Appalachian Trail Diary Patrick Bredlau, 2016-01-05 The Green Tunnel, A Hiker's Appalachian Trail Diary is the true-life story of a retiree's joys, challenges, and physical rigors while thru-hiking the entire 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail in one great epic walk. The book's title refers to the nickname, Green Tunnel, given by hikers for deeply-shaded trail sections that cut through dark and densely-wooded forests. All too often, tree canopies block out all sunlight or views of the sky, sometimes for hundreds of miles. Readers follow RW as he walks north, starting out from the cold winter mountains of Georgia, until he finally reaches Maine during the height of New England fall colors. Along the way, readers encounter a fugitive from the FBI, internationally-known backpackers, the homeless, plus many other hikers seeking adventure or redemption. Trail angels often come to the rescue. Journal entries are frequently peppered with humorous and historical anecdotes, along with colorful descriptions of the swiftly changing scenery and seasons. Readers will also find a good deal of useful backpacking information, from the many firsthand tips and advice on equipment, food, trail culture, lodging, and the hazards of wilderness hiking. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Patrick Bredlau (Trail name: RW) has lived most of his life in the flat lands of Illinois. His life-long enthusiasm for the outdoors was fostered by the Boy Scouts of America during his childhood, and later as a Boy Scout leader on many hiking and backpacking trips. His favorite sports are backpacking, fishing, and sailing. His passion for backpacking led him to hike some of the most spectacular natural locations in the United States and Canada, including the Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Glacier National Park, and Banff National Park. As a sailboat racer, he has participated in the prestigious Chicago to Mackinac Island race, as well as other races on Lake Michigan. After a long and successful 38-year career as a federal bank examiner and instructor, Patrick retired in 2013 to spend more time with his family and enjoy the outdoors. His first major adventure after retirement was to successfully thru-hike the entire 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail in 2014. |
| thru hikers companion: Walking with Spring Earl Victor Shaffer, 2000 The author's account of his four-month hike in 1948 of the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. |
| thru hikers companion: The Florida Trail Guide Sandra Friend, John Keatley, 2021-11-10 Now in its third edition in six years, our award-winning guidebook to the Florida National Scenic Trail provides comprehensive end-to-end coverage of more than 1,400 miles of hiking in Florida, a must-have for planning a long hike on the Florida Trail.Mileage charts, overview maps, and descriptions of significant waypoints along the trail let you sit and plan a day hike or a short backpacking trip as well.356 pages, 106 maps. Wholesale discount available. Contact us through watulapress.com |
| thru hikers companion: Becoming Odyssa Jennifer Pharr Davis, 2011-07 Originally published in 2010 with the subtitle Epic adventures on the Appalachian Trail. |
| thru hikers companion: Pacific Crest Trials Zach Davis, 2017 Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is 90% mental.Each year, thousands of backpackers take to the Pacific Crest Trail with the intention of successfully thru-hiking the 2,650-mile footpath that extends from Mexico to Canada. Despite months of research, thousands of dollars poured into their gear, and countless hours dedicated to grinding away on the StairMaster, most hikers fall short of their goal.Why?They neglected to prepare for the most challenging element of a five month backpacking trip.While the PCT presents extraordinary physical challenges, it is the psychological and emotional struggles that drive people off the trail. Conquering these mental obstacles is the key to success. This groundbreaking book focuses on the most important and overlooked piece of equipment of all- the gear between one's ears.Filled with first-hand, touching yet humorous vignettes and down-to-earth advice that both instructs and inspires, Pacific Crest Trials gives readers the mental road map they'll need to hike from Mexico to Canada.Following up on his wildly popular guide to thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in Appalachian Trials, Zach Davis has teamed up with 2015 PCT thru-hiker Carly Moree to bring readers the ultimate psychological and emotional guide to prepare for the Pacific Crest Trail.In Pacific Crest Trials readers will learn:- Goal setting techniques that will assure hikers reach Canada- The common early stage pitfalls and how to avoid them- How to beat the Death of the Honeymoon- The importance and meaning of hiking your own hike- How to adapt amongst drastically different terrains, weather patterns, gear and logistical needs- Five strategies for unwavering mental endurance- How to save money on gear purchases- Tips for enjoying rather than enduring each of the five million steps along the journey- Advice for staving off post-trail depression from one of the country's most respected trail angels- Nutritional guidance for avoiding post-trail weight gainAdditionally, readers will receive an in-depth guide to choosing the right gear for their PCT thru-hike from Triple Crowner, Liz Snorkel Thomas. In this chapter full of valuable insights, Snorkel walks readers through what features to look for in quality gear, how to save money, how to lessen the load without compromising on safety or comfort, and offers crucial advice on how to properly use and care for your gear. Furthermore, Thomas offers several specific product recommendations, giving readers a helpful head start on their shopping list.Note: This is an adaptation of Appalachian Trials. Although this book is written with the Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker in mind, the principles are largely similar. If you own Appalachian Trials do not buy this book.Five percent of the proceeds of your purchase of Pacific Crest Trials will go to the Pacific Crest Trail Association, the non-profit that oversees and protects the Pacific Crest Trail. |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion (2016) Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2016-02 The champion of Appalachian Trail guides for thru-hiking for two decades! With professionally crafted elevation profiles, almost 50 updated maps, and redesigned tables for more at-a-glance information on-trail. Still the only such guide written by volunteers for which all the proceeds are returned to the Trail by these two nonprofits! The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers who want the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. A favorite of section-hikers, too. With fact-checking research by more than three dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers and extensive information from the 2016 A.T. Data Book. Equipment-makers' toll-free numbers, post office hours, much more included. |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-hikers' Companion , 2006 |
| thru hikers companion: Long Trails Backpacker Magazine, Liz Thomas (Hiker), 2017 Do you dream of the summer when you can hike the Appalachian Trail? Or marvel at the snowcapped peaks along the John Muir trail? Or hope to walk the Pacific Crest Trail over many summers? This book gives you the tools to make this dream a reality. |
| thru hikers companion: Explore Europe on Foot Cassandra Overby, 2018-09-10 Move over traditional sightseeing, throngs of visitors, and tourist traps! Explore Europe on Foot gives travelers an alternative way to discover Europe. A hiking vacation offers countless rewards: the time to admire the tidiness of a village farm, soak in the rugged alpine view from a rocky perch, and absorb a country through the smells of its landscape and encounters with locals. Explore Europe on Foot is a complete guide to conceptualizing, planning, and executing the slow-travel hike (or hikes!) of a lifetime. Author Cassandra Overby tells you how you can spend all, or even just part, of your vacation enjoying scenery, small towns, and cultural experiences most travelers miss—all without carrying a big backpack. This guide offers all the nuts and bolts you need: how to choose a route that is right for you, how to plan, what to pack, what to expect, how to find accommodations and food, how to deal with challenges along the way, and so much more. These aren’t wilderness backpacking trips, but rather a wide range of town-to-town walks that offer the opportunity to have an authentic, affordable, restorative vacation. Travelers will also appreciate overviews of fifteen long-distance trails in Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Great Britain, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey, with itineraries that range from one to fifteen days. For those unwilling to go all-in, Cassandra also offers tips on incorporating day-hike outings into a more traditional vacation. The focus is on how to craft that more immersive vacation so users of the guide will be able to apply what they learn to their own dream destinations. 15 Handpicked Walks include: Rota Vicentina, Portugal English Way, Spain Mont Saint-Michel, FranceTour du Mont Blanc, France and Italy Cinque Terre 2.0, Italy Lycian Way, Turkey Alpine Pass Route, Switzerland King Ludwig’s Way, Germany The Moselle, Germany The Ardennes, Luxembourg and Belgium The Lake District, England, UK West Highland Way, Scotland, UK Laugavegur Trek, Iceland The Sahara Desert, Morocco |
| thru hikers companion: Pacific Crest Trail Data Book , 2002-03 Find trail information quickly in this practical companion to the PCT guidebooks. Organized by landmarks along the way from Mexico to Canada, the book shows mileage between points, mileage from the Mexican border, elevation, and facilities, including water sources, showers, groceries, lodging, and post offices. |
| thru hikers companion: Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 2020-02-18 The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey's Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors, this official guide from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is your go-to companion for exploring all the trail has to offer, showcasing everything from scenic mountain vistas to surprising escapes in the state's Piedmont region and the wonders of coastal plain pocosins. Features include - 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels - Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more - Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike - Full-color maps and photographs - Helpful information about the trail's history and ongoing development |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion-2011 Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2011-01-27 The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate on this guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers. It gives them the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also leaves space for the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves.This basic information concentrates on services and food in towns and shelter and water locations on the trail, with a little oddball history slipped in here and there.With research by more than three dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the Trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers, the Companion includes extensive tabular information from the 2011 A.T. Data Book.Sized for easy packing in a quart-sized resealable baggie.Purchased mainly by current thru-hikers, it is also sought out by section-hikers and the top Appalachian Trail customer group: dreamers. |
| thru hikers companion: A Walk in the Woods Bill Bryson, 2010-09-08 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The classic chronicle of a “terribly misguided and terribly funny” (The Washington Post) hike of the Appalachian Trail, from the author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body “The best way of escaping into nature.”—The New York Times Back in America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Bryson decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. The AT offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests and sparkling lakes—and to a writer with the comic genius of Bill Bryson, it also provides endless opportunities to witness the majestic silliness of his fellow human beings. For a start there’s the gloriously out-of-shape Stephen Katz, a buddy from Iowa along for the walk. But A Walk in the Woods is more than just a laugh-out-loud hike. Bryson’s acute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile trail, and as he tells its fascinating history, he makes a moving plea for the conservation of America’s last great wilderness. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods is a modern classic of travel literature. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion (2017) Robert Sylvester, Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2016-12-21 The champion of Appalachian Trail guides for thru-hiking for 25 years! With professionally crafted elevation profiles, almost 50 updated maps, and redesigned tables for more at-a-glance information on-trail. Still the only such guide written by volunteers for which all the proceeds are returned to the Trail by these two nonprofits! The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers who want the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. A favorite of section-hikers, too. With fact-checking research by more than three dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers and extensive information from the 2017 A.T. Data Book. Equipment-makers' toll-free numbers, post office hours, much more included. |
| thru hikers companion: Mud, Rocks, Blazes Heather Anderson, 2021-03 Following her bestselling memoir, Thirst, here is the next step in Heather Anish Anderson's adventurous life journey--one of deep emotion and self-discovery |
| thru hikers companion: 1001 Miles on the Appalachian Trail Glenn McAllister, 2017-05-21 Join Chef Glenn McAllister on his Appalachian Trail adventures, covering 1001 miles of rugged footpath, inspirational mountaintops, and unbounded nature. Glenn's eloquently written journal entries paint vivid pictures of the wildness of the AT, the fascinating variety of characters he met along the way, and the unexpected love story that unfolded between Georgia and West Virginia. Author of Recipes for Adventure: The Ultimate Guide to Dehydrating Food for the Trail, Chef Glenn includes a supplemental chapter with some of his favorite recipes, from unstuffed peppers to pumpkin pie, and the basics for preparing dehydrated meals. |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker's Companion (2019) Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2019-03-04 The champion of Appalachian Trail guides for long-distance hiking for more than a quarter-century! With professionally crafted elevation profiles, 50 updated maps, and comprehensive tables for more at-a-glance information on-trail. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers who want the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. A favorite of section-hikers, too. Still the only such guide written by volunteers for which all the proceeds are returned to the Trail by these two nonprofits. With fact-checking research by more than three dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers and extensive information from the 2019 A.T. Data Book. Equipment-makers' toll-free numbers, post office hours, much more included. |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion (2015) Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2014-12-16 The longtime champion of thru-hiking guides for two decades! Now with professionally crafted elevation profiles, almost 50 new maps, and redesigned tables (more information at a glance, including parking spots). Still the only such guide written by volunteers for which all the proceeds are returned to the Trail by these two nonprofits! The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers who want the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. Who uses it the most? Section-hikers, because there are more of them. Edited by Robert Sly Sylvester, with research by more than three dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the Trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers and extensive information from the 2015 A.T. Data Book. Equipment-makers' toll-free numbers, post office hours, much more. |
| thru hikers companion: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker's Companion (2018) Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, 2018-01-10 Still the only such guide written by volunteers for which all the proceeds are returned to the Trail by these two nonprofits! The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thru-hikers who want the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. A favorite of section-hikers, too. |
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May 25, 2023 · Thru is an alternate spelling that should be used only in informal writing or when referring to drive-throughs/drive-thrus. As if all the confusion over the words through and threw …
Through vs. Thru – Difference, Usage & Examples - GRAMMARIST
The only way to remember through vs. thru is by analyzing the context. Through is the correct spelling. But thru is acceptable in informal situations because the silent letters indicate its …
THRU Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
While never extremely common, tho and thru have a long history of occasional use as spelling variants of though and through. Their greatest popularity occurred in the late 19th and early …
Thru vs. Through: What’s the Difference? - Writing Explained
Both thru and through communicate the same meaning, but one is widely favored over the other. Thru is a nonstandard spelling and should generally be avoided. Through is the preferred …
Thru vs. Through: Using the Correct Word - YourDictionary
Dec 20, 2021 · You've likely seen the word thru in place of through, but are they the same word? Do you go to the drive-thru or the drive-through? Are both correct? Learn the answers to these …
‘Thru’ vs ‘Through’: What’s the Difference Between the Two?
Mar 28, 2024 · The main difference between “thru” and “through” lies in their usage. “Through” is the standard spelling used in formal writing and most publications. It means going from one …
“Threw” or “Through” or “Thru”—Which to use? - Sapling
threw / through / thru are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation …
Thru vs Through: What's the Difference? - ProWritingAid
Nov 15, 2022 · Through and thru are pronounced the same and mean the same thing. But through is the acceptable standard spelling, while thru is used informally. Learn how to use thru …
thru - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Feb 24, 2025 · Thru is mostly used where the preposition through could be used (e.g. Monday thru Friday); it is less common as an adjective or adverb (I'm thru with the vacuuming). It is less …
Through vs. Thru — Which is Correct Spelling? - Ask Difference
Mar 21, 2024 · "Through" is the correct spelling, meaning moving in one side and out of the other side, while "thru" is an informal and incorrect spelling variant. Consistent and proper use …
