Every year, hundreds of thousands of people attempt a thru-hiking trip of the Appalachian Trail. However, only about 10% of these people complete the trip; about 90% just give up and go home after hiking a few miles. If you can complete the trip successfully, you are definitely a rare breed. The key to completing the trip lies in proper preparation. It has little to do with strength or energy; and everything to do with mental, physical, and financial preparation. Further, the best way to ensure you complete the hike is to seek advice from people who have actually been there and done that. In this book, I lay out some practical advice and tips drawn from my personal experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail. These tips will help you plan adequately so that you can successfully thru-hike the Appalachian Trail.

Includes:

• History of the Appalachian Trail
• Registration, Licenses and Permits
• Budgeting, Gear, Packing, and Pre-Hike Fitness
• Transportation, Arrival, and Starting Point
• Shelter and Accommodation
• Ultra-light Nutrition and Feeding
• And much, much more!