You may have read that only 25% successfully finish a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. There is no foolproof way to make sure you will succeed where others fail but this book can help improve the odds. This book organizes and presents all of the useful things learned as part of his research for his successful thru-hike. You’ll also find tips from his and fellow hikers’ personal experiences.

Thru-Hiking The Appalachian Trail is a great place to start your preparation for an epic long-distance hike.