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"The definitive guide to long-distance backpacking. With diligence and creativity, Mueser has gone about answering questions that no one else has even asked. Virtually all the material appears nowhere else and will delight both experienced hikers and the novice with only a dream of setting foot down the trail." - Larry Luxenber, author of "Walking the Appalachian Trail".In April 1989, avid hiker Roland Muerser set off from a shelter at Springer Mountain, Georgia. His goal: to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, interviewing hikers on everything from clothing and gear to coping with loneliness and fatigue. In "Long-Distance Hiking", he draws on those extensive interviews, presenting hikers' candid responses to questions both practical and philosophical: which brand of backpack do most long distance hikers prefer? (page 54) How much money will I need? (page 135) Is a walking stick an advantage or a nuisance? (page 76) What percentage of hikers wear underwear? (page 70) Is it safe to hike alone? (page 19) Which brand of camp stove is most efficient and easiest to pack? (page 57) Is there sex on the trail? (page 147) How many miles do most hikers' boots or shoes hold up? (page 46) What are the most difficult aspects of long-distance hiking? (page 138) Both literate and entertaining, this book is a must for anyone considering a long-distance trek.
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"The definitive guide to long-distance backpacking. With diligence and creativity, Mueser has gone about answering questions that no one else has even asked. Virtually all the material appears nowhere else and will delight both experienced hikers and the novice with only a dream of setting foot down the trail."Larry Luxenber, author of Walking the Appalachian Trail
In April 1989, avid hiker Roland Muerser set off from a shelter at Springer Mountain, Georgia. His goal: to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, interviewing hikers on everything from clothing and gear to coping with loneliness and fatigue. In Long-Distance Hiking he draws on those extensive interviews, presenting hikers' candid responses to questions both practical and philosophical:
- Which brand of backpack do most long distance hikers prefer? (page 54)
- How much money will I need? (page 135)
- Is a walking stick an advantage or a nuisance? (page 76)
- What percentage of hikers wear underwear? (page 70)
- Is it safe to hike alone? (page 19)
- Which brand of camp stove is most efficient and easiest to pack? (page 57)
- Is there sex on the trail? (page 147)
- How many miles do most hikers' boots or shoes hold up? (page 46)
- What are the most difficult aspects of long-distance hikeing? (page 138)
Both literate and entertaining, this book is a must for anyone considering a long-distance trek.
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Walking the Appalachian Mountains all the way from the deep South to the range's northern terminus is an unusual and exciting adventure. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a frequent visitor to the USA I have for a long time had an interest in the Appalacian Trail and perhaps hiking it end-to-end (or "through hiking" as it is called) one day. Once I saw the cover "blurb" for Roland's book I just had to purchase it.
You realise upon opening this book for the first time that Roland has a very insightful and engaging writing style. This is a book that you can open up at any section and commence reading without feeling disconnected.
If you want a book that follows a through hiker's day-to-day experiences when walking the trail or one that details historic, geographic or topographic information discovered along Appalacian trail, then this is NOT the book for you.
However, if you want a book that thoughtfully covers all of the things one would want to know about when preparing for through hike of the Appalacian Trail or any other very long distance hike then this could be just what you are after.
The book is based upon the things Roland gleaned from his experience through hiking the trail, and from the information gained from interviews with some 100 plus people who also through hiked the trail.
For instance, I was fascinated on the discussion as to how many pairs of boots one can expect to wear out and the advantages that lightweight boots can provide over the more expensive leather ones.
Also, one would never expect anyone to take on such a monumental task as through hiking the trail in sneakers or without a tent, yet some did and succeeded. This book brings out many things specifically relevant to very long distance hiking that the average hiker wouldn't necessarily think about. That in itself is reason enough to buy this book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This book provides an interesting look at many varied aspects of a long distance hike. Insight is based upon a survey of long distance hikers on the AT and covers many subjects from equipment, clothing, personalities, women's issues, food, distance travelled, thoughts of the hikers themselves and more. Anyone interested in long distance hiking would enjoy this book!
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Considering that this book is about the analysis of questionaires completed by AT hikers and so is statistically based it is still a very good read. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sonata22
A must read for those interested in the appalacian trail.
Roland Muesser takes us along on a trip that quantifies aspects of the trail important to trail hikers and interesting to those who are new to the sport of hiking. Read more
Published on 15 July 1999
Some new angles and twists on an old subject
Teaches a few new things about thru-hiking the AT. Equipment reviews not based on author comparisons but on choices of fellow hikers. Read more
Published on 16 April 1999
A what-where-when guide to the Appalachian Trail
This is a I've done it (+) survey of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. Roland Mueser covers questions on what is the best equipment and how much of it carry (keep it light) to... Read more
Published on 24 Dec 1998
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