2008 Companion
If you're thinking about hiking the trail in 2008, you'll probably carry a data book to help calculate mileage and find services in town.
Most people carry the A.T.C. companion or the Thru-hiker's Handbook (formerly by Wingfoot, now published by Bob McCaw). I also heard a rumor that Whiteblaze is publishing a guide book, but was unable to verify that.
One very important factor to consider when purchasing your guidebook is what the cover looks like. I personally think that the 2008 cover of the A.T.C. companion looks the best, but maybe that's just me.
We carried the Wingfoot guide in 2007 and were happy with the data for the southern half of the trail, but it is common knowledge that Wingfoot has not set foot on the trail in over 10 years, and the northern half of the handbook was strewn with misinformation.
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UPDATE:
"A.T. Thru-Hikers' Companion" is published by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, however it is compiled, written, and edited by volunteers of the Appalchian Long Distance Hikers Association (ALDHA).
WHAT!?! I'm beaming from ear to ear - I love it... No, I love you guys! This is so fun, I'm happy for you ~ You guys accomplished such a great thing, this is just a minor reward - you both make me smile :) I'll have to pick this up, as you said, what's on the cover is important!
ReplyDeleteHey Ben: You might want to add to your post that the "A.T. Thru-Hikers' Companion" is published by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, however it is compiled, written, and edited by volunteers of the Appalchian Long Distance Hikers Association (ALDHA).
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Thanks Sally. You Rock.
ReplyDeleteMost people carry pictures of family, beloved pets, husband/wife and so on. Looks like I'll be carrying the picture of my dear LA friends. HA!
ReplyDeleteAlso, who was that who recently told me that they weren't going to do any 'real hiking' this year (Ben??). It would seem to me that you're going to be hiking AT MANY MANY more times.. DON'T LET THOSE HIKERS DOWN.
no pressure.