Hiking The Appalachian Trail: Is It For You?Is hiking the Appalachian Trail something you would never consider doing, not in a million years? Or are you a hiker who has always wanted to do a real leg stretcher? Something a bit more ambitious than a few nights on a trail? Perhaps you are ready to "go for it", but haven't started your planning yet. Regardless of which category you fall into, I've gathered some resources for you. Full disclosure: I have never made boot prints on this trail. I have no intention of hiking the Appalachian Trail. But that doesn't mean I don't want to see you have a grand adventure on it! So here we go, starting with general information and getting more specific as you proceed down the list. 1. Collections of information sources: Try
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2. Here is a more focused resource: a website which provides testimonials from folks who hiked the Appalachian Trail. There are some good links to further info, as well. 3. Are you the type of person who needs to see it to believe it? Here's an AT experiential movie. 4. Books are a great way to "experience" life on the Appalachian Trail, too. Here's a list of Amazon.com books to give you an overview of what's available. 5. Here's a resource which can get you strategizing! Lots of book ideas here, too. 6. Ready to get down to the nitty gritty? You're going to need food caches. This may be just the resource you need for food logistics. 7. You might glean some useful information from this organization, the Appalachian Mountain Club. 8. Logistics will occupy a lot of your mental space before you begin hiking the Appalachian Trail. This might help with some of the planning. OK! That should get you started. I'll add more resources as I stumble upon them, or readers send them along to me. Best of luck in your planning! |