num_pages: 88
description: If you have ever thought about a personal adventure but do not know where to start, "Long Distance Hiking on the Appalachian Trail for the Older Adventurer" was written for you. The book is a result of what the author (David Ryan) learned when he stepped out to embark on a personal adventure of hiking the entire 2160-mile Appalachian Trail. The book is not a detailed guide to backpacking nor a detailed description of the trail, but rather an introduction to long distance hiking. The book discusses what is necessary to successfully complete a long distance hike and what to expect. The book shows that an ordinary person with enough preparation, persistence and stamina is capable of having an adventure of a lifetime. Bob Julyan, author of "New Mexico’s Continental Divide Trail", has this to say about the "Both practical and inspirational, this highly readable book is more than an introduction to the Appalachian Trail but also is an invitation to "ordinary" hikers to step into the realm of the extraordinary. As David Ryan reminds us, It's closer than we think." Edward J. Walsh had this to say about the book in the July/August 2002 issue of "Trail Walker": "Despite the title, this book is not just for older AT hikers. In fact, I found very little advice that applies solely to older hikers. Instead, the book is a well-written introduction to long-distance hiking for someone who is contemplating a long hike but has little or no experience."
language: English
title: Long Distance Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: For the Older Adventurer
titlecomplete: Long Distance Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: For the Older Adventurer
ratings_count: 22
publisher: Pennywhistle Pr