We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. The at guide vs appalachian trail thruhikers companion. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2002 edition. Welcome to the fourteenth edition of the appalachian trail thru hikers companion. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2002 spiral. At one point during that march weekend, everybody gathered outside companlon headquarters of the appalachian trail conference now the conservancy for a group photo, and several other folks showed up to join in the picturetaking. Compiled, written, and edited for the appalachian trail conference by volunteers of the appalachian long distance hikers association aldha, the appalachian trail thruhikers companion is intended for those making thruhikes but also is valuable for those taking shorter sectionhikes. They work with the great folks at the appalachian trail conservancy atc, which publishes this tremendously helpful. The trail is about 2,200 miles 3,500 km long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are rerouted or modified. Anther good site is the appalachian long distance hikers association.
Appalachian trail thruhikers companion book by robert. 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. It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2,192. In order to view the book after the download an acrobat reader is required. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. These are highquality, detailed elevation profiles, similar to the ones found on the official a.
Appalachian long distance hikers association or aldha. Appalachian long distance hikers associa, sylvester, robert. Project management lessons from the appalachian trail. A guide book such as the appalachian trail thruhikers companion or the the a. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thruhikers, sectionhikers and dayhikers 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 of finding out the extras for themselves. Proceeds from sales go back into the protection of the a. The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential. For the first time, the book has elevation profiles. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 paperback december 21, 2018. They publish the appalachian trail thruhikers companion. The appalachian trails history, just like its geographical coverage, is long and full of remarkable changes. The appalachian trail conservancys mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the appalachian national scenic trail.
Buy appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2018 25th revised ed. With professionally crafted elevation profiles, 50 maps, and comprehensive tables for more ataglance information ontrail. 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. The champion of appalachian trail guides for longdistance hiking for more than a quartercentury with professionally crafted elevation profiles, 50 updated maps, and comprehensive tables for more ataglance information ontrail. The book reached atcs warehouse and harpers ferry visitor center yesterday. Still the only such guide written by volunteers for which all the proceeds are returned to the trail by these two nonprofits. Vision and resiliency appalachian trail conservancy. The longtime champion of thruhiking guides for more than 25 years. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2018 paperback. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2017 by robert.
The appalachian long distance hikers associations appalachian trail thruhikers companion represents a collaboration between the appalachian trail conference, responsible for overseeing management of what is now a national scenic trail, and volunteers from the only organized users group hundreds of men and women who have hiked not only the. Completing the entire 2,190 miles of the appalachian trail a. We dont have personal experience on this trail, though as part of her were in the mountains book, susan interviewed several women who have done the trail. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the a. Thruhikers companion has been published by atc, data gathered by aldha.
This page contains a link below to a page at aldha appalachian long distance hikers association where a free download of the at thruhikers companion book is being offered. An offtrail family of hikers, thruhikers, dreamers and friends of the trail working to preserve, protect and promote the appalachian trail and the longdistance hiking experience. This reference book is compiled annually by the great folks at appalachian long distance hikers association aldha and sly slyvestor. 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. Buy appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 26th ed. A typical thruhiker takes 5 to 7 months to hike the entire a. A handbook for hiking the appalachian trail provides a great basis for developing a project schedule for your hike. See all books authored by appalachian trail conference, including appalachian trail guide to north carolina georgia, and appalachian trail guide to pennsylvania the appalachian trail guide series, vol 5, and more on. When it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two options. It provides information on the trail and hikeroriented services on and near the trail, including town maps. According to the appalachian trail conservancy, the proposal for the hiking trail was first presented in 1921, but the trail was not technically completed until 2014 when a final major stretch was formally acquired and received permanent protection.
I finally have my copy of the 2016 appalachian trail thruhikers companion. Published by the appalachian long distance hikers association, the companion is a collaboration with the appalachian trail conference and volunteers. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. A 2,160mile expedition for charity on the appalachian trail author. The thru hikers companion by the appalachian trail conservancy and the a. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion home facebook.
Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 201940% off. At the same time, the 27th edition of the appalachian trail thruhikers companion presents them from georgia to maine, along with townservices information, town maps, and all sorts of other details important to a. 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. Appalachian trail conference books list of books by.
The longtime champion of thruhiking guides for two decades. They provide mileage distances between shelters and other points such as road crossings and towns. Several experienced thruhikers will be on hand to help answer questions and will even help you go through your pack to help you minimize weight. Appalachian trail thruhikers class of 2015 home facebook. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion by cynthia taylor. Backpack45 on long distance walking the appalachian trail. Now with professionally crafted elevation profiles, almost 50 new maps, and redesigned tables more information at a glance, including parking spots. Hiking the appalachian trail the complete guide for. Aldha is an organization of past, present and future hikers of the appalachian trail. After deciding when and where to begin and then registering your thruhike, you. The simple answer is that the appalachian trail and the community that surrounds this famous footpath is a continuous work in progress.
The appalachian trail conservancy is a 501c3 organization. Free download appalachian trail thruhikers companion book. 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. Every year, businesses close or emerge, fees change, town maps need revision, shelters are. The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate on this guide especially designed for potential thruhikers. Anyone interested in learning more about hiking the at, backpacking, day hiking, gear, food, hygiene, etc should attend.
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