Long Distance Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: For the Older Adventurer

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Summary: The last book to read before planning your own thru-hike.
Review: This book is a quick read. Ryan does not waste words. Each sentence is no nonsense advice on distance hiking. Topics include - pack weight, isolation, gear, food, who quits and who does not, psycological needs of younger hikers vs. older hikers. One thing this book had that others did not - a section at the end that takes you on a walkthrough of the AT from GA->Ma and what it is like for you - Mentally. Just this part alone is worth purchasing the book.