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Marathon's Walk in the Woods: An Appalachian Trail Thru-hike
Ever wonder what it would be like to hike 2,174 miles from Georgia to Maine along the world’s longest continuously marked footpath? Join “Marathon” as he provides a humorous autobiographical account of a “real” walk in the woods. Anyone who enjoys travel or adventure will love Marathon’s story. This eBook is required reading for any outdoor enthusiast and will certainly assist anyone wanting to plan an Appalachian Trail (AT) section or thru-hike. Live vicariously through this entertaining account, which includes over 350 accompanying pictures.
This eBook is the culmination of 34 articles that were written for the author’s hometown newspaper as he thru-hiked the entire AT. All articles were written while still on the trail. Appendices also include the author’s daily mileage and location log, his thru-hike equipment list, a suggested AT readings list, and a comprehensive collection of reflective thoughts and suggestions by another AT thru-hiker, “Bonespur.”
This eBook is the culmination of 34 articles that were written for the author’s hometown newspaper as he thru-hiked the entire AT. All articles were written while still on the trail. Appendices also include the author’s daily mileage and location log, his thru-hike equipment list, a suggested AT readings list, and a comprehensive collection of reflective thoughts and suggestions by another AT thru-hiker, “Bonespur.”
389 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2015
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May 24, 2018
This is one of the best detailed books I've read on the Appalachian Trail.
I have read around twenty books by people who have transversed the trail. This is by far the most entertaining and informative. The pictures are great and numerous. I was impressed with the positive nature Mr. JENNY wrote the book. There was almost no negative comments about other hikers. He truly seemed to enjoy the hike. The end of the book gave so much useful information to anyone interested in taking this challenge. I enjoyed Bonespur's summation at the end of the book also! Good read for a sixty-five year old wannabe hiker!
I have read around twenty books by people who have transversed the trail. This is by far the most entertaining and informative. The pictures are great and numerous. I was impressed with the positive nature Mr. JENNY wrote the book. There was almost no negative comments about other hikers. He truly seemed to enjoy the hike. The end of the book gave so much useful information to anyone interested in taking this challenge. I enjoyed Bonespur's summation at the end of the book also! Good read for a sixty-five year old wannabe hiker!
January 31, 2016
A tale of an AT through-hikers Northbound trip on the AT. It has lots of good information that would be helpful for anyone who is planning an AT backpacking trip. Also, it has some really humorous stories and some good “trail humor”, especially appreciated by anyone who has done any backpacking. It was good to hear of the trail magic was encountered and of the great camaraderie that exist amongst the hikers. It is a good read, makes me want to strap on my backpack and hit the trail!!!
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