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Title: Long-Distance Hiking: Lessons from the Appalachian Trail by Roland Mueser ISBN: 0-07-044458-7 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.27 (11 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Essential for any prospective thru hiker
Comment: I read this book in one sitting over several hours. I simply couldn't put it down. I've read over thirty books on thru hiking the AT and this is one of the premiere sources on the subject. Mueser himself is a thru hiker and he assembled comments, data and anecdotes from hundreds of others who have walked the length of the Appalachian Trail. The result is a fascinating exploration of what goes into the heart, mind, and body of all those hikers who make this pilgrimage.
Mueser arranges the information neatly by chapter. There are sections on animals, bugs, food, physical preparation and other things necessary to know before embarking on the trail. The narrative flows by smoothly and I was sad as I approached the end of the book because it was so immensely enjoyable. I would recommend this book highly for everyone who dreams of hiking the AT or those have already completed the journey.
My one criticism is the chapter on animals. Mueser writes with perception about the abundance of wildlife on the trail. It was then disconcerting and appalling that he used mouse traps to kill the little critters in various shelters. Someone should remind Mueser that the woods are the domain and home of the mice: HE is invading their world and he has no business setting traps and killing them, no matter how pesky they might be. This one incident spoiled some of the pleasure in reading the book, from my pro-animal perspective.
But in all other respects, this is a wonderful and interesting addition to your AT library.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Overview
Comment: This book covers just about everything possible concerning long distance hiking. The author relies on dozens of surveys he took from thru-hikers of America's long distance trails, and combines the information into easy reading. The book is a little outdated now, but still a good read.
Rating: 5
Summary: Statistician's Dream
Comment: If you want to know statistical data and read a general "lessons learned" from the Appalachian Trail, this is your book.
My experience, though, is that people are so different this book may be of limited value to any single person. If you're getting into long-distance hiking, you'll have plenty of time to figure out your gear and what works for you.
That said, I did enjoy this book.
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Title: Walking the Appalachian Trail by Larry Luxenberg, Mike Warren ISBN: 0811730956 Publisher: Stackpole Books Pub. Date: October, 1994 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Appalachian Trail Backpacker, 3rd: Trail-proven Advice for Hikes of Any Length by Frank Logue, Victoria Logue ISBN: 0897324021 Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press Pub. Date: 01 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: 2003 Appalachian Trail Thru-hikers' Companion by Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Associa ISBN: 1889386359 Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference Pub. Date: 21 February, 2003 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: Appalachian Trail Data Book - 2003 by Daniel Chazin ISBN: 1889386340 Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference Pub. Date: 02 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: The Appalachian Trail Workbook for Planning Thru-Hikes by Christopher Whalen ISBN: 1889386278 Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference Pub. Date: 20 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.00 |
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