The trail stretches for 2,190 miles through 14 states and takes approximately 5 to 7 months to hike in its entirety. The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association work together every year to create the most uptodate guide on the appalachian trail. It gives them the basic information for a five to sixmonth trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also leaves space for the adventure. It provides essential information on hikeroriented services near the trail. Products a handbook for hiking the appalachian trail. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 book detail. Trail we encourage you to become a member here, but their book is. The psychological and emotional guide to successfully thruhiking the appalachian trail zach davis you can read a million books about the journeys of other thru hikers, but zach davis cuts to the core and focuses on the most important aspect of preparing for a thruhike, the mental component. With professionally crafted elevation profiles, 50 updated maps, and comprehensive tables for more ataglance information on trail. Thruhikers companion appalachian long distance hikers. The most recent edition of the appalachian trail thruhikers companion is now available. The simple answer is that the appalachian trail and the community that surrounds this famous footpath is a continuous work in progress.
Welcome to the fourteenth edition of the appalachian trail thru hikers companion. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2002 edition. Our hope is that the companion, used in conjunction with trail maps, will lead the reader into making informed decisions about towns and services for resupply options. Equipmentmakers tollfree numbers, post office hours, much more included. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is not just for the oneina thousand hikers who walk the trail end to end in a year.
About the author aldha is an organization of past, present and future hikers of the appalachian trail. The leading guide for appalachian trail thruhiking for two decades and still the only official guide. Appalachian trail data book 2020 the bible for serious at hikers. It is called appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2020 independent. When i stopped running away from the world, i started hiking the appalachian trail. The appalachian trail is perhaps the most well known of all of the national scenic trails in the united states. The appalachian trail databook for thruhikers and section hikers is here is the home of the databook, a development to create a web based online database of information for appalachian trail and other hikers. For every thruhiker, there are a thousand men and women and kids who hit the trail for an afternoon, weekend, vacation or a section hike who could benefit from the companion.
Jan 19, 2015 when it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two options. Hiking the appalachian trail expert guide 2019 mountain iq. Thruhiking the appalachian trail is one of the most adventurous things you can do in the u. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion appalachian. The trail spreads between mount katahdin, maine and springer mountain, georgia. Th is book is the culmination of the volunteer eff orts of more than thirty aldha. It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2,192. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2020 appalachian. This book, written by davis herself, looks into her experience thru hiking the trail in 2005. The thru hikers companion by the appalachian trail conservancy and the a. Sep 11, 2017 the appalachian trail databook for thruhikers and section hikers is here is the home of the databook, a development to create a web based online database of information for appalachian trail and other hikers. Buy appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 26th ed. The appalachian long distance hikers associations appalachian trail thruhikers companion offers uptotheminute knowledge of the a.
The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thruhikers, sectionhikers and dayhikers on the appalachian trail. Aldha appalachian longdistance hikers association is an organization of past, present, and future hikers of the appalachian trail. Youll see both used on trail by a few people, but one unofficial guidebook is farandaway the most popular, awols famous the at guide. Thruhikers companion 2020 maps, mileages, and services along the trail condensed from the individual guide books for each state to make highlevel. Every year, businesses close or emerge, fees change, town maps need revision, shelters are. Its time for two things at the ultimate appalachian trail the appalachian trail in your mailbox. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 201940% off. As i continued hiking the trail, i began walking with pacence. Youll see both used on trail by a few people, but one unofficial guidebook is farand. Some days my mind is entwined around the thought of getting up to sandusky, oh. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 by appalachian long distance hikers association, the champion of appalachian trail guides for longdistance hiking for more than a quartercentury. With professionally crafted elevation profiles, almost 50 updated maps, and redesigned tables for more ataglance information ontrail. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Order from awols website here or click on the photo key features include.
The most recent edition of the appalachian trail thru hikers companion is now available. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2020 by appalachian. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion by cynthia taylor. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion appalachian trail. The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thruhikers. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook.
While both guides will get you from springer to katahdin or katahdin to springer, there. With professionally crafted elevation profiles, almost 50 updated maps, and redesigned tables for more ataglance. It is an arduous but rewarding journey that will lead you across 14 different states. Usually, it takes people around 6 months to finish it. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion book tulsa city. The champion of appalachian trail guides for thruhiking for two decades. Sectionhikers, dayhikers and thruhikers alike will find the book invaluable. The appalachian trail conservancy even offers a couple of popular options on their website, including appalachian trail data book and appalachian trail thruhikers companion. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 the appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thruhikers who want the basic information for a five to sixmonth trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike.
Friday, january 10, 2020 thruhikers companion and data book. With professionally crafted elevation profiles, 50 maps, and comprehensive tables for more ataglance information ontrail. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2020 book, 2019. The white mountain national forest wmnf closed several sites last week as part of a tactical pause to assess operations, including staffing, equipment availability and to develop a phased approach to operate within cdc guidelines and prepare for the summer.
Still the only such guide written by volunteers for which all the proceeds are returned to the trail by these two nonprofits. Appalachian trail journal mental roller coaster first previous next last. Thruhikers companion 2020 maps, mileages, and services along the trail condensed from the individual guide books for each state to make highlevel planning more affordable. For every thruhiker, there are a thousand men and women and kids who hit the trail for an afternoon, weekend, vacation or a section hike who could benefit from the companion thruhikers will truly appreciate the companions epic listing of post offices up and. The champion of appalachian trail guides for thruhiking for 25 years. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2020 by aldh. With professionally crafted elevation profiles, 50 maps, and comprehensive tables for more ataglance information on trail. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion by cynthia taylormiller. Furthermore, camping is always prohibited outside of these areas along the 90miles of the appalachian. The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate on this guide especially designed for potential thruhikers. Almost 100 years ago, something extraordinary was happening in. Buy a cheap copy of appalachian trail thruhikers companion. With professionally crafted elevation profiles, 50 updated maps, and comprehensive tables for more ataglance information ontrail.
Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. David awol miller has taken over from wingfoot and today his the at guide is used by nearly every thruhiker. Robert sylvester, of the appalachian long distance hikers association. The longtime champion of thruhiking guides for two decades. The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thruhikers who want the basic information for a five to sixmonth trek in the woods, at a. Download full at gps trail track in gpx fileformat rightclick saveas gps.
The bible of the appalachian trail greg cramer submitted on jan 18th 2019 over the past 45 years, when ever ive gone hiking on the at, ive always trusted the information in the data book and the thruhikers companion. With professionally crafted elevation profiles, almost 50 updated maps, and redesigned tables for more ataglance information on trail. Download at gps shelter waypoints in gpx fileformat rightclick. The thruhikers companion by the appalachian trail conservancy. Mar 04, 2019 buy appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 26th ed. I used both of these guides along the trail, as i used awols guide and my hiking partner used the companion. Updated 43020 effective march 25, appalachian trail shelters, campsites, and privies within the massachusetts state parks system are temporarily closed due to the spread of the covid19 virus until monday, may 18, 2020, at which time the closure of these facilities will be reassessed. Check out nearly 100 different books and guides written about the appalachian trail. Published by the appalachian long distance hikers association, the companion is a collaboration with the appalachian trail conference and volunteers. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 paperback december 21, 2018. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2020 27 edition. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 appalachian long distance.
Aldha thruhikers companion appalachian long distance. Appalachian trail data book section 1 springer mtn. It was formed in 1981 by previous thruhikers of the appalachian trail but soon become a users groups for backpackers and hikers of all the u. The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thruhikers who want the basic information for a five to sixmonth trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. How to hike the appalachian trail the definitive guide. The at guide vs appalachian trail thruhikers companion. The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thru. It gives them the basic information for a five to sixmonth trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also leaves space for the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2002 spiralbound.
Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2002 spiral. It provides information on the trail and hikeroriented services on and near the trail, including town maps. Postholer forum source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. Now with professionally crafted elevation profiles, almost 50 new maps, and redesigned tables more information at a glance, including parking spots. There are a number of guide books available for at hikers, which can be used both for planning and realtime hiking information. For many years the best guidebook for thruhikers was wingfoots the thruhikers handbook. Jennifer pharr davis is best known for setting multiple speed records on the appalachian trail. When it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two options. Here you will find all of the information you need to plan for a hike on the appalachian trail, whether youre going for a weekend or hiking the entire trail. The construction of a pedestrian bridge and expanded parking area will greatly improve visitor safety at the trailhead to mcafee knob, one of the most popular locations on the appalachian trail. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion, the official guidebook of the appalachian trail.
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