The Ultimate Geezer's Guide To Hiking Success: Hiking the Appalachian Trail - 7183

A light-hearted look at how this youthful 63-year-old Geezer (and his younger wife) successfully completed the entire Appalachian Trail in 270 days. Along the way, he learned many secrets to help other energetic Geezers become successful hikers too! Statistics show that 75%-80% of people who attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail do not succeed. The primary reasons are: Injury Fatigue Poor Planning Unexpected costs Personal/Family/Job issues The trail is more difficult than they expected Why be one of those statistics? This book addresses all of these aspects of hiking the Appalachian Trail to best prepare you for the most amazing journey of your life! And here’s the best part: you don’t have to be in your 20s or 30s to successfully undertake such a major commitment. While this book has tips in it for hikers of all ages, it’s focused on people like the author— a successful thru-hiker and a Geezer! Included Topics: Why In Tarnation Would You Want To Do This? Tell Me Why What Is The Trail Really Like? The Long And Winding Road Pre-Planning Logistics: People Get Ready Before You Hit The Trail (Test Hikes): Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go When and Where To Start Your Hike: I Can See Clearly Now How Long Will This Take? It’s Just A Matter Of Time Creating and Avoiding Itineraries: One Day At A Time I Can Do It Myself! (Or Can I)? Me and You and A Dog Named Boo It’s Your Hike!: I Did It My Way Shuttles, Trail Angels, and Hitchhiking: Take Me Home Country Roads Trail Strategy & Secrets: Make It Easy On Yourself Pack Weight: He Ain’t Heavy Mail Drops (Shipping Yourself Supplies): Please Mr. Postman Gear! (The Fun Stuff): I Like It, I Love It Food (Meals Can Be Great)!: Strawberry Fields Forever Water: Cool, Clear, Water Safety: Bear & Pepper Spray, Guns: Don’t Worry, Be Happy Aches & Pains (Your Constant Companions): Hurt So Bad Celebrating Milestones!: Looks Like We Made It Shelters, Hostels, Huts & Hotels: Have you Ever Seen The Rain Electronics (Maps & Apps): Ain’t No Mountain High Enough Trail Sections & States Overview: Carolina In My Mind Regulations and Permits: Walk This Way Post Hike: Returning To Life As You Once Knew It: Never Be The Same The author, Ken Dravis, is an accomplished songwriter, musician, and vocalist (with 10 CD albums released to date). Additionally, Ken is an audio recording engineer, educator, music producer, and professional pilot. In 2021, he became a successful thru-hiking Geezer on The Appalachian Trail.
ASIN: B0B1S58D6H
VSKU: LFV.B0B1S58D6H.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Dravis, Ken R.
Binding: Paperback