My book on preparing for the Appalachian Trail.
“I really loved it.”
Tim Ferriss, author of Best Selling The 4-Hour Workweek & The 4-Hour Body
In Appalachian Trials readers will learn
- Effective goal setting techniques to assure they reach Mt. Katahdin
- The common early stage pitfalls hikers fall into and how to avoid making the same mistakes
- How to beat “the Virginia Blues”
- The most effective strategy for staving off stress
- The importance and deeper meaning behind “hiking your own hike”
- 5 Strategies for unwavering mental endurance
- The most common mistake people make while hiking through the Whites and southern Maine
- The emotional stages hikers go through upon finishing the trail
- How to avoid post-trail depression and weight gain
- Practical tips for making the most of each of the five million steps along the journey
In addition, the Bonus Section includes
- A thorough gear chapter written by Ian Mangiardi, a professional backpacking equipment reviewer and thru-hiker of the AT and Pacific Crest Trail
- The Appalachian Trail’s greatest and most unknown risk and how to guard against it
- 9 tips for saving money before and during your thru-hike
- An in depth FAQ section instructing readers how they can obtain sponsorship, tips for avoiding chafing, and much more!