Thruhikers attempt to hike the trail in its entirety in a single season. I carried both the hard copy and the downloaded version with me on my 2016 thru hike, and i used them both. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2016 book, 2016. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. Thru hiking camping the appalachian trail conservancy. Appalachian trail backpacking packing list rei coop journal.
Whiteblaze pages is designed for thru hikers, long distance hikers, and section hikers on the appalachian trail. When it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two options. Due to weather concerns, hikers should do their parts and plan accordingly to reach baxter state park as early as possible. After trekking 2,000 miles of mountainous terrain on foot, i transformed physically and spiritually, but that didnt mean i. Use bear lockers at shelters that provide them and a canister where its use is mandated. If you dont want to use a canister for the whole trail. Working lives appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2016 national geographic appalachian trail springer mountain to davenport gap map underfoot. 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 sixmonth trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. Robert sylvester, of the appalachian long distance hikers association. Aldha thruhikers companion appalachian long distance. Current members can access the companion in pdf on the.
A typical thruhiker takes 5 to 7 months to hike the entire a. Shenandoah national park wildfire 2016 to properly put out. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2016 appalachian long distance hikers association, robert, sly, sylvester, cynthia, mrs. Its aim is to assist you in determining your location and surrounding features, and. Pdf appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2010 appalachian long distance hikers association kaia. Plus, meet a man who has made it his job to help at hikers. The appalachian national scenic trail, generally known as the appalachian trail or simply the a. If you decide to go ahead with your hike, id suggest getting the data book, and the thru hiker s companion from the appalachian trail conference. Thru hiking the appalachian trail is one of the most adventurous things you can do in the u.
Im planning on starting a flip flop hike in april from hf north, i havent really decided if im going to have enough money to finish and hike hf south so im mainly asking about. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. Virtually hike the appalachian trail with this app video. Though grizzlies are not found here, the average thru hiker is likely to encounter a black bear at some point. It is an arduous but rewarding journey that will lead you across 14 different states. Lacks directions to reach some of the gaps for day hikers appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2016 appalachian trials. Dayhikers, section hikers and anyone looking for hikes along the appalachian trail should carry the 2016 appalachian trail thruhikers companion.
Planning an appalachian trail section hike section hikers. Thruhiking the appalachian trail is certainly not a leisurely walk in the. This hike took place from 3 march to 4 july 2016 before i had to get off the trail for medical reasons in luray va. Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form.
Zach davis is an appalachian trail and pacific crest trail thru hiker, author of appalachian trials, coauthor of pacific crest trials, owner and editorinchief at the trek and cohost of backpacker radio, a. The champion of appalachian trail guides for thru hiking. The best defense against bears in camp is preparing and storing food properly. Thruhikers companion appalachian long distance hikers. A psychological and emotional guide to thru hike the appalachian trail volume 1 a walk in the woods.
Encompassing thousands of journal entries and photographs from the appalachian trail to the pacific crest trail, ongoing hikes to excursions from the 1990s trail journals chronicles millions of miles of hiking on 100plus long distance trails thousands of hikers. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion, the official guidebook of the. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail official guides to the appalachian trail. Awols guide really is a streamlined book geared towards thru hiking.
Hiking the appalachian trail the complete guide for beginners in. Heres what happens to your body when you hike the appalachian trail. I plan on publishing a companion to this documenting the wildflowers my. For every thru hiker, 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 thru hikers will truly appreciate the companion. At some point i want to thru hike the appalachian trail, though im not entirely sure when, probably during a gap year either between high. Appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2010 appalachian long distance hikers. A geologic guide to the appalachian trail trail cooking. Hiking the appalachian trail in this ultimate guide to the countrys favorite footpath, youll find our picks for the best hiking and camping, and a complete plan for thru hikers. As always, i welcome this transition, but each time i do so with a small dose of seemingly incurable apprehension. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail official guides to the appalachian trail ford.
Hiking the appalachian trail backpacker backpacker. Appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2020 official maps by the discounted bundlewhole trail. I find the atc thru hiker s companion has better info for handling the logistics of planning section hikes. The appalachian trail conservancy thru hiking camping. According to a survey conducted among 150 hikers in 2016, the. This sucker is jammed with pragmatic and essential data and details about hiking the appalachian trail. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion when planning an appalachian trail. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is not just for the oneina thousand hikers who walk the trail end to end in a year.
Archived pdf from the original on december 21, 2016. 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 home facebook. The thruhikers companion by the appalachian trail conservancy and the a. The newly released 2014 appalachian trail thruhikers companion is bigger and better than ever.
Trail journals unites hiking journal writers and the family, friends, and hikers who follow them. Hikers who meet the definition of an appalachian trail thruhiker those who begin and end their hike at least 50 miles outside the park and only travel on the a. The at guide vs appalachian trail thruhikers companion. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 by appalachian. Completing the entire 2,190 miles of the appalachian trail a. Sending healthy thoughts to all of you, our valued customers and hiking community. Backcountry camping is available at about 100 designated camp sites and is also allowed in the immediate vicinity of most of the 250 shelters along the trail. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion posts facebook. Appalachian trail thru hikers companion 201940% off. Products a handbook for hiking the appalachian trail. How to hike the appalachian trail the definitive guide. Appalachian trail thru hikers companion the appalachian long distance hikers association aldha and atc join their volunteer forces to produce the official guide for hikers to trail town services, plus the latest mileage, relocation, and shelter information. Read book appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2016 appalachian long distance hikers.
The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thru hikers, section hikers and day hikers on the appalachian trail. The at weather website gives you forecasts for all the shelters along the appalachian and pacific crest trail. I used both of these guides along the trail, as i used awols guide and my hiking partner used the companion. 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.