Backpacker long trails
Subtitle: mastering the art of the thru-hike
By: by Liz Thomas
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 327
ISBN-13: 9781493028726
Subjects: Backpacking; Handbooks, manuals
Other titles: Long trails :; Backpacker.
Description: "Have you been dreaming of the summer when you can hike the Appalachian Trail? Or marvel at the snow-capped peaks along the Pacific Crest Trail? Or simply section hike the Continental Divide Trail? In Backpacker long trails, Liz "Snorkel" Thomas, former women's speed record holder for the Appalachian Trail and veteran of twenty long trails, gives you the tools to make this dream a reality. Included is trail-proven advice on selecting gear, stocking resupplies, and planning your budget and schedule, complete with gorgeous photographs of life on the trail. Along the way, enjoy sneak peeks into not only the Triple Crown trails, but also lesser-known long trails throughout North America"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: "Route planning + picking gear + getting in shape"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 314-321) and index.