Guide And Tips For A Successful Thru-hike Long Distance Hiking: Hiking & Camping Excursion Guides

Most thru-hikers take between five and seven months. The average is a week or two shy of six months. Weather conditions tend to limit the amount of time available. Flip flop thru-hikes generally offer the longest window of good weather, southbound thru-hikes, the shortest.

The Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, ranging from Maine to Georgia.

The goal of this guide is to help you complete the 2,185 mile long adventure, feel confident in your preparation and have a great time every step of the way.

You will:

• Learn how to budget wisely, save money and not waste cash.
• Know how to carve out 6 months from your family, job and home.
• Master a massive gear guide on everything from your spork to your tent.
• Understand clothing, layering and materials.
• Hear about what life is really like on the trail.
• Know which direction to go, when and why.
• Familiarize yourself with a state by state breakdown of the trail.
• Learn how to mentally prepare for the "I-wanna-quit-days"
• Understand the physical demands and methods to prevent injury.
• Prepare for the nutritional needs with favorite meals and food ideas.
• Know the real dangers on the AT.
• (Ladies) hear from AT record-holder Heather Anderson on "Female Needs".

Hope you enjoy.