Has anyone ever thru hiked the trail? And can you suggest how to prepare for teh hike?
2006-06-25 09:37:03 · 2 answers · asked by Michael F 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
I'm planning to Thru Hike in 2007 and I've been a section hiker for many years.
1- Buy and Watch Lynne Whelden's CD/Video _Lightweight_Backpacking_Secrets_Revealed_. Watch it once a day for a week. You'll learn something new every time.
2- Read JR Tate (Model T)'s book "Walking on the Happy Side of Misery" and Ed Garvey's book "The New Appalachian Trail."
3- Read online journals found at http://www.fred.net/kathy/at.html and at http://www.trailjournals.com
4- Attend Trail Days (weekend after Mother's Day every year) in Damascus, VA (http://www.traildays.info) and The Gathering (in October) http://www.aldha.org
5- Join the Appalachian Trail Concervancy http://www.appalachiantrail.org
6- Join an online email group such as the AT-List at http://www.backcountry.net
7- Don't buy gear until you've investigated your choices at http://www.backpackgeartest.org
8- All of the above will suggest other ways to prepare for the AT.
9- Walk every day, rain or shine. Eat healthy. Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail is 10% Physical and 90% Mental.
2006-06-25 10:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by HapKiDo1944 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live near one end of the trail. To prepare all you really need is a bit of common survival knowledge (for emergencies) and common sense, prepare that way.. Oh yeah, watch out for the snakes.
2006-06-27 17:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by John H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋