{"product_id":"appalachian-trail-thru-hikers-companion-2026-9781680518238","title":"Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion 2026","description":"\u003cb\u003eA thoroughly researched guide \u003ci\u003eby\u003c\/i\u003e long-distance hikers \u003ci\u003efor\u003c\/i\u003e long-distance hikers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eElevation profiles show the day ahead \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandmark-by-landmark tables provide at-a-glance information \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTown maps indicate food and lodging \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate each year on a guide designed for potential thru-hikers who want the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price, but who also want the adventure of discovering the extras for themselves. A favorite for 28 years of section-hikers and dreamers alike, it is still the only such guide written by volunteers, and all the proceeds are returned to the A.T. by these two nonprofits. Fact-checking research is done by more than two dozen thru-hiker volunteers in 14 states, backed by the first-hand information of the trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers. Includes gear manufacturers' toll-free numbers, post office hours, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Associa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Appalachian Trail Conference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781680518238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppalachian Long Distance Hikers Association:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - ALDHA (Appalachian Long-Distance Hikers Association) is an organization of past, present, and future hikers of the Appalachian Trail. It was formed in 1981 by previous thru-hikers of the Appalachian Trail but soon became a \"users groups\" for backpackers and hikers of all the U.S. scenic trails and most major hiking paths abroad. The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, formed in 1981, is the only organized users' group for the Appalachian Trail, meeting annually for a three-day festival but also engaged in volunteer projects such as shelter work trips and hostel repairs. Robert Sylvester leads a team of 25 volunteer field editors who contribute annual updates for the Companion.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Associa \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47659088806045,"sku":"9781680518238","price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_af3d9619-023b-491d-8963-bdd2f1fb4ac5.jpg?v=1771349873","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/appalachian-trail-thru-hikers-companion-2026-9781680518238","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}