Results indicated that thruhikers have difficulty with communicating the experience, new. The at guide vs appalachian trail thruhikers companion. Both guides offer a wealth of information about the a. Pdf appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2016 this is a great guide.
I finally have my copy of the 2016 appalachian trail thruhikers companion. This sucker is jammed with pragmatic and essential data and details about hiking the appalachian trail at. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 paperback december 21, 2018. This page contains a link below to a page at aldha appalachian long distance hikers association where a free download of the at thru hikers companion book is being offered.
The leading guide for appalachian trail thruhiking for two decades and still the only official guide. There are a number of guide books available for at hikers, which can be used both for planning and realtime hiking information. 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. First correct guess of the location of the cover photo, gets the pdf when it becomes available in the next few weeks. Throw away the thru hikers companion or at least dont bring it with you and get awols. Youll see both used on trail by a few people, but one unofficial guidebook is farand. Hiking the appalachian trail in the white mountains.
Jul 19, 2019 order it as early in the year as you can and you will pay a lower price. Some of the resources that a thruhiker needs or wants are available for free. Baxter, flipflop thruhikers, and northbound hikers less than 100 miles. It provides essential information on hikeroriented services near the trail. Guide by david awol miller and the appalachian trail thruhikers companion by the appalachian trail conservancy and appalachian long distance hikers association aldha. One positive is you are only 6 miles from cherokee, nc when you cross us 441, so it is an easy walk downhill on a busy road with a good possibility of a.
Each year, thousands of hikers attempt a thru hike. The appalachian trail conservancy atc and the appalachian long distance hikers association aldha join their volunteer forces to produce the official 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. Whiteblaze pages is designed for thru hikers, long distance hikers, and section hikers on the appalachian trail. Area state campfires camping camp reserv yn shelter reserv y. From february 15 to april 30 campfires are allowed only between the hours of 4. There are pages with maps, illustrations, equipmentmakers tollfree numbers and trail town post office hours. Aug 19, 2019 appalachian trail thruhikers companion the parks ozone, nitrogen. The appalachian long distance hikers association, aldha store for aldha branded apparel, stickers and accessories. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 201940% off. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion appalachian trail. The appalachian trail conservancy atc and the appalachian long distance hikers. Use and users of the appalachian trail national park service.
Order it as early in the year as you can and you will pay a lower price. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion home facebook. With factchecking research by more than three dozen thruhiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the firsthand information of the trails volunteer and staff maintainers and managers and extensive information from the 2017a. The 2015 appalachian trail thru hikers companion is a great asset for any thru hiker or potential thruhiker.
I used both of these guides along the trail, as i used awols guide and my hiking partner used the companion. Instructional tips for navigating the appalachian trail using the appalachian trail thru hikers companion. Pdf download appalachian trail thruhikers companion2010. Membership in the appalachian long distance hikers association includes the thruhikers companion in pdf, the long distance hiker newsletter, and the annual membership directory. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion by appalachian. Provides tables of distances along the trail between landmarks, shelters, and roads. Also useful in planning shorter trips or day hikes the companion has the latest details on the appalachian trail. Thruhiking a trail is a long and difficult journey. Lacks directions to reach some of the gaps for day hikers appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2016 appalachian trials.
The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thru hikers, section hikers and day hikers on the appalachian trail. While both guides will get you from springer to katahdin or katahdin to springer, there. Here you will find information regarding the trail and the culture that surrounds it, gear talk, thruhike preparation, hiking strategies, social etiquette, and much, much more. It combines both mileage figures like the data book along with town maps and information about. Inclusion in this book is not an endorsement by aldha or atc, but rather a listing. Guide, by david miller and weighing in at just 4 grams each, this waterproof, tear resistant, information rich stripmap features an appalachian trail map on one side and elevation profile with altitudes and trail data on the other. Thru hikers companion every hiker needs a companion. Thruhikers companion has been published by atc, data gathered by aldha. One positive is you are only 6 miles from cherokee, nc when you cross us 441, so it is an easy walk downhill on a busy road with a good possibility of a hitch into town for resupply when you get to that point. I have the 20 thruhikers companion and as just expecting updates on offtrail accommodations such as restaurants, outfitters, shuttles, etc. The book reached atcs warehouse and harpers ferry visitor center yesterday. Thru hikers companion has been published by atc, data gathered by aldha. A psychological and emotional guide to thru hike the appalachian trail volume 1 a walk in the woods. Sep 11, 2017 the appalachian trail databook for thru hikers 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.
Appalachian trail thruhikers companion by cynthia taylor. But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. Rediscovering america on the appalachian trail official guides to the appalachian trail ford. The longtime champion of thru hiking guides for more than 25 years. Online payments with any major debit or credit card through paypal. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2019 appalachian long distance hikers association, sylvester, robert on. The book is edited by robert sly sylvester with research by more than three dozen thruhiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the firsthand information of the trails volunteer and staff maintainers and managers, as well as extensive information from the current edition of the a. The system for thru hikers is not as user friendly yet, but i think it may change if more people start thru hiking the bmt. Thruhikers will also want to consider the appalachian thruhikers companion, published by the appalachian long distance hikers association. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion when planning an appalachian trail section hike, the first thing i do is to consult a ragged 2006 copy of the at thru. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2015 by appalachian long distance hikers association, robert, sly, sylvester the longtime champion of appalachian. Of you have an ereader, you can download the pdf versions cheap and carry both. The newly released 2014 appalachian trail thruhikers companion is bigger and better than ever.
They work with the great folks at the appalachian trail conservancy atc, which publishes this tremendously helpful. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion posts facebook. Baxter, flipflop thru hikers, and northbound hikers less than 100 miles. Sending healthy thoughts to all of you, our valued customers and hiking. 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. This resource is designed to help you understand everything you need to know about thru hiking the appalachian trail. The thru hikers companion by the appalachian trail conservancy and the a. The appalachian trail conservancy even offers a couple of popular options on their website, including appalachian trail data book and appalachian trail thru hikers companion. Area state campfires camping camp reserv yn shelter. Free download appalachian trail thruhikers companion book. About trail journals, backpacking and hiking journals.
This resource is designed to help you understand everything you need to know about thruhiking the appalachian trail. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thruhikers, sectionhikers and dayhikers on the appalachian trail. Pdf download appalachian trail thruhikers companion. The appalachian trail conservancy even offers a couple of popular options on their website, including appalachian trail data book and appalachian trail thruhikers companion. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is not just for the oneina thousand hikers who walk the trail end to end in a year. New appalachian trail statistics, maps, guidebooks, and. It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2, the group that compahion in harpers ferry in march held meetings during the day on saturday and sunday, and the. 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.
Navigating with the appalachian trail thru hikers companion. The 2014 edition has maps to about 50 towns along the. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. Here you will find information regarding the trail and the culture that surrounds it, gear talk, thru hike preparation, hiking strategies, social etiquette, and much, much more. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion by appalachian long. A pct or cdt thruhike also entails several months of planning in order to prepare gear and resupply points.
Jan 19, 2015 when it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two options. Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. There are two prominent guidebooks utilized by most a. It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2,192. Buy now 2003 appalachian trail thruhikers companion official guides to the appalachian trail wulipe. For the first time, the book has elevation profiles. The map imagery includes high resolution gps track, topographic maps, accurate road crossings and a birds eye view of. Thruhikers companion appalachian long distance hikers. Order it as early in comlanion year as you can and you will pay a lower price. These are highquality, detailed elevation profiles, similar to the ones found on the official a.
Completing the entire 2,190 miles of the appalachian trail a. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook. The appalachian trail conservancy publishes a comprehensive series of guidebooks and maps of the entire appalachian trail. Thruhikers companion every hiker needs a companion. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion the parks ozone, nitrogen. The term 2,000miler is a matter of tradition and convenience, based upon the original estimated length of the trail. 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.
Thru hikers companion 2020 maps, mileages, and services along the trail condensed from the individual guide books for each state to make highlevel planning more affordable. You do not need a paypal account unless you choose the oneyear recurring payment option. Th e register is a useful tool for information on trail conditions and other things that are happening in its section of the a. Seems like a super helpful book but i have not found it available on amazon for kindle. Like any closeknit community, thruhikers have a language of their own. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2017 by robert. 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. 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. This reference book is compiled annually by the great folks at appalachian long distance hikers association aldha and sly slyvestor.
It combines both mileage figures like the data book along with town maps and information about hotels, restaurants, groceries, post offices, et cetera. Equipmentmakers tollfree numbers, post office hours, much more included. Thus, while study data are designed to be representative of thru hikers, thru hikers do not represent. Five free resources for the at thruhiker appalachian trail tales. The system for thruhikers is not as user friendly yet, but i think it may change if more people start thruhiking the bmt. The 2017 thruhikers companion should be available middecember. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion appalachian. When it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two options. Its aim is to assist you in determining your location and surrounding features, and to locate nearby resupply options and other needed services. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion, the official guidebook of the. Current members can access the companion in pdf on the. A typical thru hiker takes 5 to 7 months to hike the entire a. The appalachian long distance hikers associations appalachian trail thru hikers companion offers uptotheminute knowledge of the a.
Appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2015 by appalachian long distance hikers association, robert, sly, sylvester the longtime champion of appalachian trail guides for thru hiking for two decades. Nov 28, 2016 the 2017 thruhikers companion should be available middecember. Pdf trail of passion hot on the trail book 7 popular collection. In order to view the book after the download an acrobat reader is required.
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