Thru Hiker's Guide to America - Brossura

Schlimmer, E.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0071433643 ISBN 13: 9780071433648

Casa editrice: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2005

Riassunto

The one-of-a-kind planning guide for hikers with big dreams and limited time

Many hikers dream of tackling the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, or Continental Divide Trail, but few can devote the six months or more these trails require. Thru-Hiker's Guide to America introduces adventurers to 25 wild and scenic middle-distance trails they can traverse over a vacation of one to several weeks.

Its easy-to-follow format highlights the key features of each trail, from the type of terrain and level of difficulty to water access and more.This insightful, witty guide is the ultimate planning resource for hikers looking for the next challenge beyond local trails.

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L'autore:

Eric Schlimmer has lived in the mountains of the Northeast for nearly two decades. He has worked as a seasonal Forest Ranger, Appalachian Trail Caretaker and Ridgerunner, Wilderness Trip Leader, Wildland Firefighter, and Trail Crew Leader. He also served as a Paratrooper in the US Army. He earned an Associate's Degree in Wilderness Recreational Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication. Additionally, he has completed courses in emergency medical response, wilderness leadership, and professional speaking. Hometown: Lake Placid, NY

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Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Arizona Trail (AZT), Arizona, 790 miles

2. Baker Trail (BT), Pennsylvania, 140 miles

3. Buckeye Trail (BT), Ohio, 1,280 miles

4. Cohos Trail (CT), New Hampshire, 160 miles

5. Colorado Trail (CT), Colorado, 470 miles

6. Florida Trail (FT), Florida, 1,300 miles

7. Ice Age Trail (IAT), Wisconsin, 1,100 miles

8. International Appalachian Trail (IAT), Maine-New Brunswick-Quebec, 700 miles

9. John Muir Trail (JMT), California, 220 miles

10. Lone Star Hiking Trail (LSHT), Texas, 130 miles

11. Long Path (LP), New Jersey-New York, 345 miles

12. Long Trail (LT), Vermont, 270 miles

13. Mason-Dixon Trail (MDT), Delaware-Maryland-Pennsylvania, 190 miles

14. Metacomet-Monadnock Trail (MMT), Massachusetts-New Hampshire, 120 miles

15. Mid State Trail (MST), Pennsylvania, 260 miles

16. Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST), North Carolina, 925 miles

17. Northville-Placid Trail (NPT), New York, 135 miles

18. Ouachita Trail (OT), Arkansas-Oklahoma, 225 miles

19. Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT), Arkansas, 165 miles

20. River-to-River Trail (RRT), Illinois, 175 miles

21. Shore-to-Shore Trail (SST), Michigan, 220 miles

22. Superior Hiking Trail (SHT), Minnesota, 235 miles

23. Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT), California-Nevada, 165 miles

24. Tuscarora Trail (TT), Maryland-Pennsylvania-Virginia-West Virginia, 250 miles

25. Wonderland Trail (WT), Washington, 95 miles

Epilogue: Other Long-Distance Adventures

Appendix I: Schlimmer’s Favorite Trail Reads

Appendix II: Recommended Resources

Index

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• Editore: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0071433643
• ISBN 13: 9780071433648
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 244