The Proving Grounds: True Cost of Hiking the Appalachian Trail

By Carol Wellman

Come along with Brawny as she thru hikes the Appalachian Trail for the second time. Because she already had one successful thru hike- detailed in her book My Journey to Freedom and Ultralight Backpacking- under her belt, she thought it would be a breeze. Not so. As the years and challenges mount up, she calculates the true cost.Hiking on a frugal budget of $100 a week, Wellman meets and greets a wide range of trekkers. If you're planning a hike, this book is a must read. It will show you the secrets of a bonafide ultralighter so that you can enjoy a light pack too. Learn how to resupply, clue you in on the jargon, and show you how to make your own tent for a fraction of the cost. Resupply points are listed to help you plan your hike as well. Learn, laugh and love the trail with memorable characters balancing the electronic age with an old fashioned hike along America's best loved Trail. Billed the People's Trail, the Appalachian Trail has something for everyone. From trail magic to trail angels, maintainers and hikers, a great community lives and breathes all along this great range of mountains.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1542464382
• ISBN13: 9781542464383
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"