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Monster13
07-26-2009, 15:21
The Appalachian Trail Hiker by Victoria and Frank Logue
Hubby bought it for me today without knowing that he's just feeding the demon. :) It looks pretty informative, and it seems to be helpful for both the section and the thru hiker. A lot of basic hiking tips and stuff too...which is good since I'm new at hiking all together.
I have read here on WB that it is just walking though. :)
Anywho... Has anyone heard of this book? If you've read it or flipped through it what did you think?
Hikes in Rain
07-26-2009, 15:45
I have it in my library. Not bad at all. Informative, by folks who actually did it, without giving everything away and loosing the sense of discovery. As far as gear selection goes, it's probably a little dated (I think the book was published back in the late 80's?)
It's OK. A bit boring for my taste, but decent information. Frank & Victoria Logue have made their living from writing books about the trail, dayhikes, women's perspective, planning guides and so forth.
Monster13
07-26-2009, 18:59
Cool...
Sorry I put this one in the wrong area.:o
I am loooking for a 2 volume set about hiking the AT. It was published in the 60's or early 70's and it contained a collection of thru hikers recollections. The first one was by Eddie Rybeck. It also contained an account by Grandma Gatewood.
If anyone know where I can find this, please let me know. Thanks
Hikes in Rain
07-26-2009, 21:16
Do a search on eBay; they come up from time to time. Great set, but be prepared to pay!
The Appalachian Trail Hiker by Victoria and Frank Logue
Hubby bought it for me today without knowing that he's just feeding the demon. :) It looks pretty informative, and it seems to be helpful for both the section and the thru hiker. A lot of basic hiking tips and stuff too...which is good since I'm new at hiking all together.
I have read here on WB that it is just walking though. :)
Anywho... Has anyone heard of this book? If you've read it or flipped through it what did you think?
I have this book and have read it and think it is good. I had been planning an AT thru-hike for a long time and was reading everything I could get my hands on. One thing it tought me was to reevaluate bringing my ceramic water filter in the colder weather, as they are more susceptible to freezing and breaking in the cold. I then figured aquamira would be the way to go for an early Northbound start. I also liked the "Considerations While on the Trail" section, "Hike your Own Hike", about the different types of "thru" hikes one may decide upon, such as Northbound, Southbound,Flip Flop, Leap Frog, etc...and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Also how if one yearns for a straight "through" hike as in starting at one end and ending at the other, it is best to do just that; as problems may occur with other thru- hikers when they don't do it that way and their hikes are ridiculed, and dismissed as "wrong", and the need to realize this beforehand. I also feel another good read is Jan Currans "The AT-How to Prepare for and Hike It". It is also very informative and enjoyable.
wilconow
07-27-2009, 00:48
I am loooking for a 2 volume set about hiking the AT. It was published in the 60's or early 70's and it contained a collection of thru hikers recollections. The first one was by Eddie Rybeck. It also contained an account by Grandma Gatewood.
If anyone know where I can find this, please let me know. Thanks
I may be wrong, but isn't this? Lots of used sellers with decent prices here
http://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Appalachian-Trail-2-set/dp/0875960677/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I36TGDL7TTEQPZ&colid=1JLBRTJXFH9E5
I believe this is what I was reading in a good used book store in Asheville last month. I know they had a section by Howard Basset. The name rang a bell because I think I saw his memorial on the trail in TN/NC
I am loooking for a 2 volume set about hiking the AT. It was published in the 60's or early 70's and it contained a collection of thru hikers recollections. The first one was by Eddie Rybeck. It also contained an account by Grandma Gatewood.
If anyone know where I can find this, please let me know. Thanks
You can find them on Amazon.com, starting at $9.75.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0875960677/ref=sr_1_olp_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1248665684&sr=1-3
Or at Bookfinder.com:
http://www.bookfinder.com/search/?ac=sl&st=sl&qi=3Pf75djuaMGPCEmYOd3IX2WpplI_3074163065_1:23:129&bq=author%3Djames%2520r%2520hare%26title%3Dhiking% 2520the%2520appalachian%2520trail
I may be wrong, but isn't this? Lots of used sellers with decent prices here
http://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Appalachian-Trail-2-set/dp/0875960677/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I36TGDL7TTEQPZ&colid=1JLBRTJXFH9E5
I believe this is what I was reading in a good used book store in Asheville last month. I know they had a section by Howard Basset. The name rang a bell because I think I saw his memorial on the trail in TN/NC
Thank you Wilconow.
Fiddleback
07-27-2009, 13:41
No...haven't heard of the book...until now.:D
Hmmm...location of San Antonio and a trail name of utsameg. I'll take a leap here and say 'Hi' and 'Welcome' from an old UTSA grad and retired zoomie...
FB
The Appalachian Trail Hiker by Victoria and Frank Logue
Anywho... Has anyone heard of this book? If you've read it or flipped through it what did you think?
i have it. it's pretty informative in a general way, but as someone noted, the gear section is dated. there are lighter alternatives. and alcohol stoves aren't mentioned at all, iirc.
I am loooking for a 2 volume set about hiking the AT. It was published in the 60's or early 70's ...
Hare, James R., ed. Hiking the Appalachian Trail. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OR3W90?ie=UTF8&tag=fromolearthw-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B000OR3W90)http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=fromolearthw-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000OR3W90 2 vols. Emmaus, Pa.: Rodale Press, 1975.
For the complete list of AT titles, refer to Books for Hikers (http://www.booksforhikers.com/appalachian-trail/).