Hikers using this guide know where they are on the trail, what views, streams and campsites are ahead, and whether they ll be hiking uphill or downhill to get there. The at guide vs appalachian trail thruhikers companion. Check in regularly, and indicate when you expect to check in next. While both guides will get you from springer to katahdin or. Thruhikers walk the entire trail in a continuous journey. Female thruhikers and pilgrimage on the appalachian and. David awol miller has taken over from wingfoot and today his the at guide is used by nearly every thru hiker. Appalachian trail thru hikers companion 20 robert sylvesteraldha, robert sylvester on. This page contains a link below to a page at aldha appalachian long distance hikers association where a free download of the at thruhikers companion book is being offered. Here you will find information regarding the trail and the culture that surrounds it, gear talk, thru hike preparation, hiking strategies, social etiquette, and much, much more.
The thruhikers handbook had a long history of providing precise and detailed trail information. The midatlantic section of the appalachian trail may seem the busiest. The thru hikers handbook had a long history of providing precise and detailed trail information. The first is that the atc saw a record breaking number of hikers embarking on the at this year. Coltin hit the trail with his wife, then girlfriend, lindsay and dog chaser in 2012, while filming the experience for his documentary, the climb to katahdin. On a longdistance hike, leave behind a copy of your itinerary, and a guidebook such as the a. Buy appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2018 25th revised ed. The thru hikers companion by the appalachian trail conservancy and the a. Appalachian trail guidebook downloadable pdf produced by the. The number of thruhikers hiking the appalachian trail and the pacific crest trail has grown so large that crowding is really starting to become an issue. Jan 19, 2015 when it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two options. To qualify for this permit hikers must start and end their hike 50 miles outside of the parks borders and must only travel along the a. Or, perhaps you would like to do some light planning while waiting on your preordered guidebook.
The ways of thruhiking the appalachian trail are as infinite as they are complex. In order to view the book after the download an acrobat reader is required. While both guides will get you from springer to katahdin or katahdin to springer, there. Comprehensive, current data is not available, but the number of female thruhikers has been slowly increasing over the past several years. Actually, i wanted a companion on this section, going north from hot springs, north carolina. The two mustread books for anyone who is thinking about hiking the at are the appalachian trail thru hikers companion, which is a guide produced by the appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association, and the appalachian trail data book, which is a bible of information about the trail that is updated. Jan 15, 2018 actually, i wanted a companion on this section, going north from hot springs, north carolina. For every thruhiker, there are a thousand men and women and kids who hit the trail for an afternoon, weekend, vacation or a section hike who could benefit from the companion thruhikers will truly appreciate the companions epic listing of post offices. A large section of the trail in virginia runs parallel to the skyline drive in the shenandoah national park.
Instructional tips for navigating the appalachian trail using the appalachian trail thruhikers companion. This reference book is compiled annually by the great folks at appalachian long distance hikers association aldha and sly slyvestor. A firsttimers ultimate guide to the appalachian trail the. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion, the official guidebook of the. Planning an appalachian trail section hike section hikers. When it comes to appalachian trail guidebooks, there are really only two options. The route runs alongside highways and roads, the big cities. Thruhikers companion has been published by atc, data gathered by aldha. These men and women were photographed as they thruhiked the 2,175mile appalachian trail, from springer mountain, georgia to mt. I have the 20 thru hikers companion and as just expecting updates on off trail accommodations such as restaurants, outfitters, shuttles, etc. The sampling plan was implemented in the summer and fall of. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion when planning an appalachian. A community for the 20 appalachian trail thru hikers.
You might be wondering why this area is so popular. As always, i welcome this transition, but each time i do so with a small dose of seemingly incurable apprehension. Litter, shelter vandalism, human waste disposal, campsites stripped of. Jun 12, 2017 appalachian trail thruhiker portraits. This resource is designed to help you understand everything you need to know about thruhiking the appalachian trail. Current members can access the companion in pdf on the. Oct 22, 2014 sometimes making trail life easier means the months leading up to the hike while planning can be a bit hectic. Either way, trail maintainers dont get the same appreciation from hikers as the people providing food, because trail work is anonymous you do your work, and then thousands of hikers walk over.
Appalachian trail thruhikers companion by cynthia taylor. Navigating with the appalachian trail thruhikers companion. Atc recognizes anyone who reports completion of the entire trail as a 2,000miler with a certifi cate. A firsttimers ultimate guide to the appalachian trail. So, youve decided you want to hike the appalachian trail all 2,200 miles of it. To help you better understand what it actually takes to conquer the at and everything else youll need to know. The two mustread books for anyone who is thinking about hiking the at are the appalachian trail thruhikers companion, which is a guide produced by the appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association, and the appalachian trail data book, which is a bible of information about the trail that is updated. It was formed in 1981 by previous thru hikers of the appalachian trail but soon become a users groups for backpackers and hikers of all the u. Sep 17, 2015 so, youve decided you want to hike the appalachian trail all 2,200 miles of it. Some observations from the appalachian trail guthook hikes. Sep 11, 2017 the appalachian trail databook for thru hikers and section hikers is here is the home of the databook, a development to create a web based online database of information for appalachian trail and other hikers. The most famous appalachian trail day hikes are located right here. The appalachian trail thruhike is equivalent to 16 climbs and descents of mount everest. However, thruhikers may apply for a special appalachian trail thruhiker backcountry permit.
The 2014 appalachian trail thruhikers companion includes all those. Order from awols website here or click on the photo key features include. A guide to hiking the appalachian trail howstuffworks. Guide and the appalachian trail thruhikers companion are excellent resources. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It contains a mountains worth of information and data on shelters, water sources, town services and other hiker oriented facilities along the 2,192. A community for the 20 appalachian trail thruhikers.
Here you will find information regarding the trail and the culture that surrounds it, gear talk, thruhike preparation, hiking strategies, social etiquette, and much, much more. Free download appalachian trail thruhikers companion book. It certainly was for louisiana hikers coltin and lindsay calloway. The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate on this guide especially designed for potential thruhikers. Jan 10, 2014 instructional tips for navigating the appalachian trail using the appalachian trail thru hikers companion. Guide is the most innovative trail guidebook ever developed. It is intended for those making thruhikes but is also. Furthermore, camping is always prohibited outside of these areas along the 90miles of the appalachian. Sending healthy thoughts to all of you, our valued customers and hiking. Appalachian trail conservancy preserving and protecting the appalachian trail since 1925 harpers ferry, wv suggestions for providing trail magic trail magic, defined as an unexpected act of kindness, is a quintessential part of the appalachian trail experience for many longdistance hikers. Hikers companion for more details re towns, amenities, famous sites, etc. Jean cashin, the legendary trail mom at appalachian trail conference headquarters, had warned me that hikers were not always welcome in unicoi and carter counties in tennessee and advised against solo hiking there. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 20 paperback january 29, 20 by robert sylvesteraldha author, robert sylvester editor 3. A comprehensive guide to plan and prepare for a successful thruhike.
The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thruhikers who want thebasic information for a five to sixmonth trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for. In addition, thru hikers visitors hiking the entire trail in one calendar year were purposively sampled in baxter state park, maine to insure that a large enough sample of this type of hiker was obtained for analysis purposes. Completing the entire 2,190 miles of the appalachian trail a. They each walked more than 2,000 milesenduring the smokies, the shenandoahs, and the white mountainsto get. Jan 10, 2018 buy appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2018 25th revised ed.
But maybe you hiked the trail in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 and would like a momento of your hike. About 2 to 3 million visitors walk a portion of the a. Appalachian trail thru hikers companion 20 paperback january 29, 20 by robert sylvesteraldha author, robert sylvester editor 3. It was formed in 1981 by previous thruhikers of the appalachian trail but soon become a users groups for backpackers and hikers of all the. Highlights of the appalachian trail in each of the 14. This page contains a link below to a page at aldha appalachian long distance hikers association where a free download of the at thru hikers companion book is being offered. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2018, book by. For many years the best guidebook for thruhikers was wingfoots the thruhikers handbook. Appalachian trail shuttles are hiker taxis that will ferry you to and from the trail when you need to leapfrog to the end of a section or need a ride to nearby town, hostel, train or bus station. Thruhikers companion appalachian long distance hikers.
Aldha is an organization of past, present and future hikers of the appalachian trail. They work with the great folks at the appalachian trail conservancy atc, which publishes this tremendously helpful. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is not just for the oneina thousand hikers who walk the trail end to end in a year. The atc has released two articles that highlight important sets of data from 2015. I finally have my copy of the 2016 appalachian trail thruhikers companion. The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thru hikers who want the basic information for a five to sixmonth trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. Trail work doesnt generate the same mutual glee trail maintainers enjoy trail work, but most hikers only notice trail work when it is lacking. The leader for two decades in specialized guides for appalachian trail thru hikers, section hikers, and dreamers with the 2,186mile national scenic trail in their eyes. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thru hikers, section hikers and day hikers on the appalachian trail. To help you better understand what it actually takes to conquer the at and everything else youll. I used both of these guides along the trail, as i used awols guide and my hiking partner used the companion. International hikers also represent a growing percentage, now comprising about 5% of all thruhikers.
Sometimes making trail life easier means the months leading up to the hike while planning can be a bit hectic. The appalachian trail databook for thruhikers and section hikers is here is the home of the databook, a development to create a web based online database of information for appalachian trail and other hikers. Jan 16, 2016 pdf download appalachian trail thruhikers companion2010 appalachian long distance hikers. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion when planning an appalachian trail. The number of hikers walking the appalachian trail varies depending on the time of year and the starting point. The benefit of using a shuttle driver is that they really know the trail. Order from awols website here or click on the photo. Establish a procedure to follow if you fail to check in or show up when expected.
Appalachian trail thruhikers companion by cynthia taylormiller. The appalachian trail thruhikers companion is the only official atc guidebook for thruhikers, sectionhikers and dayhikers on the appalachian trail. Celebrating 2000milers appalachian trail conservancy. Pdf appalachian trail thru hikers companion 2016 this is a great guide.
Available as bound book, loose leaf pages, or in digital printable pdf form. Are we loving these trails to death and destroying the primitive experience they were created to protect. They know where are the trailheads are, which roads are open or closed. But before you even think about investing in a pair of hiking boots, there are many, many factors to be considered. Aldha thruhikers companion appalachian long distance. Pdf download appalachian trail thruhikers companion2010 appalachian long distance hikers. I find the atc thru hiker s companion has better info for handling the logistics of planning section hikes. For many years the best guidebook for thru hikers was wingfoots the thru hikers handbook. Appalachian trail braces for increasing number of hikers. Its an honorable goal, one that we here at the active times respect greatly. We release an new guidebook each and every year to ensure you have the most up to date guidebook possible. Comprehensive, current data is not available, but the number of female thru hikers has been slowly increasing over the past several years.
The appalachian trail conservancy and the appalachian long distance hikers association collaborate each year on a guide especially designed for potential thru hikers who want thebasic information for a five to sixmonth trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also want the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. International hikers also represent a growing percentage, now comprising about 5% of all thru hikers. If you are asking about the companion i believe that link was removed at the request of the editor. Appalachian trail thruhikers class of 20 home facebook. This book put out by the appalachian long distance hikers assoc has a team of many volunteer field editors who compile and update the information for the appalachian trail. Aug 27, 2012 appalachian trail guidebook downloadable pdf produced by. Thru hikers companion has been published by atc, data gathered by aldha. The traditional route georgia to maine, also called northbound saw a 9 percent increase from the previous year. The headwaters for more than 170 watersheds begin on. Appalachian trail hike 2010 beauty beneath the dirt. A typical thru hiker takes 5 to 7 months to hike the entire a. David awol miller has taken over from wingfoot and today his the at guide is used by nearly every thruhiker. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion home facebook.
Appalachian trail thruhikers companion by appalachian long. The wild effect in the months following the premiere of the movie wild in 2014, the pacific crest trail associations web gurus noticed something peculiar. If you are going on a dayhike, let someone know where you will be and when you plan to return. Pdf download appalachian trail thruhikers companion2010. Sectionhikers piece the entire trail together over years. This resource is designed to help you understand everything you need to know about thru hiking the appalachian trail. After deciding when and where to begin and then registering your thru hike, you. Awols guide really is a streamlined book geared towards thru hiking. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2017 by robert. See more of appalachian trail thruhikers companion on facebook. The term 2,000miler is a matter of tradition and convenience, based upon the original estimated length of the trail. Appalachian trail thruhikers companion by appalachian.
These are highquality, detailed elevation profiles, similar to the ones found on the official a. For every thruhiker, there are a thousand men and women and kids who hit the trail for an afternoon, weekend, vacation or a section hike who could benefit from the companion. Th e term 2,000miler is a matter of tradition and convenience, based upon the original estimated length of the trail. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Buy the paperback book appalachian trail thruhikers companion 2018 by appalachian long distance hikers association at indigo. The book reached atcs warehouse and harpers ferry visitor center yesterday. Updated 43020 effective march 25, appalachian trail shelters, campsites, and privies within the massachusetts state parks system are temporarily closed due to the spread of the covid19 virus until monday, may 18, 2020, at which time the closure of these facilities will be reassessed. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Pdf download appalachian trail thruhikers companion. It gives them the basic information for a five to sixmonth trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but also leaves space for the adventure of finding out the extras for themselves. For the first time, the book has elevation profiles. Each year, thousands of hikers attempt a thru hike.