Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Planner

Each year, nearly 2,000 men, women and, occasionally, children set out to hike the more than 2,184 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine (or vice versa). Good preparation is often the key to whether they become part of the 25-28 percent who make it. For this adventure of a lifetime, the [i]Thru-Hike Planner[/i] will help you chart a course, work out a budget, choose gear, plan meals, get in shape and otherwise inspire. It comes with homework: charts and perforated worksheets and checklists and forms, all designed to be ripped out and spread over the kitchen table and then stuck in your pack. This edition underwent a total make-over in 2012, bringing together the up-to-date advice of recent hikers with the mileages and trends seen by the trail's managers. This 5th edition advances the mileages and shelters to 2012 status and includes new tips, including advice about smartphones, GPS, and other toys.