{"product_id":"hiking-the-appalachian-trail-paperback","title":"Hiking the Appalachian Trail - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarcus Seitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis book is designed to help those people who are considering hiking the Appalachian Trail but do not know where to start. After reading this book the reader will have a complete understanding on what it takes to undertake such a challenge. Not only will you learn how to properly prepare and determine what equipment to take, you will also be able to follow our state-by-state experiences on the trail. You will learn about the magnificent experiences but also the challenging ones that such an adventure encompasses. I hope to dispel some of the myths concerning hiking the AT and encourage those that are hesitant to take the plunge and get outside.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe book consists of 31 chapters including: History of the Appalachian Trail; Equipment; Clothing; Food; Financial considerations; Illness and injury concerns; Health and hygiene issues; Animals, insects and plants found along the Appalachian Trail; Mental state to accomplish the challenge; Electronics usage; Trail guides; Relationships and people; Shelters and hostels; A 14 state-by-state trail journal from Georgia to Maine; Post-hike reflections; References; Glossary; Trail Facts.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eI promise that this journey will end up being a defining moment of your time on this earth and may change you in ways you did not expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51780526768416,"sku":"9798223099888","price":18.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/95432e4f8458a5904c2a11dddef3c5d0.webp?v=1780530382","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hiking-the-appalachian-trail-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}