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Jeffrey H. Ryan

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Jeffrey H Ryan is an author, adventurer, photographer and historian. He has written several books about his outdoor exploits, his fascination with hiking trails and the people and places found just off the beaten path. His debut book, Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-year hike on America’s trail was hailed by the former Executive Editor of National Geographic as “a classic of nature and travel writing” and set off a national tour (in a 1985 VW camper, no less).

His books are known for weaving a deep appreciation for history into walks across contemporary landscapes that give readers the feeling they are hiking right alongside. When Jeff isn’t trekking, chasing down a great story or spinning yarns from his keyboard, he enjoys sharing his adventures
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Jeffrey H. Ryan Hi Chris -

The Appalachian Trail begins (or ends, depending on your direction of travel) in Maine, USA, the northeastern-most state. The trail section…more
Hi Chris -

The Appalachian Trail begins (or ends, depending on your direction of travel) in Maine, USA, the northeastern-most state. The trail section in Maine is over 280 miles, more than 1/10th of the 2,100 mile path to northern Georgia. Along the way, the AT touches parts of 14 states. The longest stretch is its traverse of Virginia, which at 550 miles, represents more than 1/4 of the entire trail.

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Nutritious Foods for the Trail

Cooking in the backcountry

The issue of meal choices on the trail poses some interesting challenges. There’s the “weight vs. convenience” question. Sure, carrying packets of Ramen noodles is cheap and easy, and may be the perfect lunch on a day hike, but I’m out for days, I’m not crazy about having them as a daily staple.

Over the years, I’ve discovered some game-changing meals and snacks that are easy to make, only slightl

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Appalachian Odyssey by Jeffrey H. Ryan
"Finally a realistic and down to earth book on hiking. Just two guys roughin it on the trail.
The author himself is so likable, I love how he focuses on the negative(what went wrong) instead of shying away from it. Because his love of nature shines thr" Read more of this review »
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“If we head in the direction of our dreams and accept the winds and rains that will test our resolve, we can experience the deep satisfaction of looking back upon the path of a life well lived.”
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“Going down 6% grades using only a hand brake and low gears wasn’t for sissies and, in retrospect, might have been for idiots.”
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“To sit on a slab of Pennsylvania rock on the AT and watch a hawk rise dozens of feet above me with a simple tilt of a wing, then circle high above for hours on end was one of the greatest thrills I could imagine. And while it was romantic to believe that I was witnessing this majestic spectacle for free, it really came about because someone before me was willing to make it possible.”
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“The tops of mountains are among the unfinished parts of the globe, whither it is a slight insult to the gods to climb and pry into their secrets, and try their effect on our humanity. Only daring and insolent men, perchance, go there.”
Henry David Thoreau, The Maine Woods

“Going down 6% grades using only a hand brake and low gears wasn’t for sissies and, in retrospect, might have been for idiots.”
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“If we head in the direction of our dreams and accept the winds and rains that will test our resolve, we can experience the deep satisfaction of looking back upon the path of a life well lived.”
Jeffrey H. Ryan

“To sit on a slab of Pennsylvania rock on the AT and watch a hawk rise dozens of feet above me with a simple tilt of a wing, then circle high above for hours on end was one of the greatest thrills I could imagine. And while it was romantic to believe that I was witnessing this majestic spectacle for free, it really came about because someone before me was willing to make it possible.”
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