Appalachian Pages

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

ATTroll, I'm not trying to say your book is inaccurate -- I just asked if anyone had checked it for accuracy. The sample pages may have well been put up before they were checked - and if that is the case the finished product won't have this problem. Asking a question isn't the same thing as saying something is true.

I know this was a huge undertaking and I wish you and AWOL the best in this endeavor. I like the format and if the accuracy is there, it may well meet my needs.

[Doughnut]

Sorry I brought it up guys,

Dough Nut

[hopefulhiker]

Certain questions from moderators from the Jurassic period notwithstanding, I think that the Appalachian Pages ought to be given a chance to prove itself...

[Jack Tarlin]

Hopeful:

Your last comment was a pretty low gutter shot, even for you.

The Moderation on this website is fine, and F.D. deserves better from that.

"Moderators from the Jurassic period?"

Any more slams or slurs of people midle-aged or older?

Anyone else you want to insult?

You know, for a professionally offended liberal, who screams "Bias attack!"
or ""Stop the Hate Speech!" every ten minutes, your comment about "Jurrasic" posters here at Whiteblaze was pretty ugly.

Plus, you ain't exactly the yougest person on this website, bub.

Pitiful.

[Alligator]

Com'n Jack, he was referring to her trailname, it does include dinosaur. I'm not saying his post was necessary today, but I don't think he was referring to her age.

[hopefulhiker]

FD is one my favorite people period, It was meant as a little humor.. "Jurrasic" , "Dinosaur" Get it? Jack you are starting to carry chips on other peoples's shouders too.

I really like the Appalacinan Pages and plan to use them this year for some section hikes...

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

Certain questions from moderators from the Jurassic period notwithstanding, I think that the Appalachian Pages ought to be given a chance to prove itself...

As do I. HH, we agree on this point.

You've thru-hiked in the past few years -- does it look accurate to you? That is all I'm asking - for some people familiar with the trail to look Appalachian Pages over with accuracy in mind. No vendetta here - no hidden agenda - just an honest question. I'll be looking for an answer to the same question when The Thru-Hiker's Handbook comes out.

[hopefulhiker]

I think you have to hike with it to be able to judge.. Anyway someone said that Wingfoot wasn't doing one this year.. Is that right..Is someone else doing it?

[Pedaling Fool]

I think you have to hike with it to be able to judge.. Anyway someone said that Wingfoot wasn't doing one this year.. Is that right..Is someone else doing it?

You spend too much time in the Politics Forum.

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

Yes, HH, someone bought Wingfoot's web site and his book. The guy was doing a lot of research and traveling to try to improve the accuracy. Guess we'll see if he did when it comes out.

Good point about needing to hike with the new books to determine accuracy, but some here - like Jack Tarlin, Lone Wolf, Warren Doyle, Hammock Hanger, Pirate, etc. - know the trail well enough to make a pretty decent armchair call on the accuracy.

[Jan LiteShoe]

Just got mine yesterday. Thanks.
Looks great Troll! Love the imbedded profiles.
Looking forward to using it in real-time.
I'm a trail geek, I have all three books.
Compared to the logistical pleasures of planning, the cost-benefit ration was good.

[Jack Tarlin]

F.D.:

Since you brought it up, I'll comment on the new book, as well as on the 2008versions of the existing guides, after I've had a chance to look at all of them.

As soon as I get to read all of this year's books, I'll be happy to review them, and I hope other people do so as well.

[Furlough]

I am still waiting on mine, but plan to use it during sections through out Va. this year. I will post how things go after each section here and on the Appalachian Pages site. At any rate book(s) or no book(s) I am looking forward to hitting the trail this year.

Furlough

[johnny quest]

im looking forward to mine. the reviews ive read have been promising. i know alot of forethought went into it.

[Skyline]

There are some definite reasons to recommend the new Appalachian Pages.

The format is desirable. Town info on the left, trail info on the right. The mileage markers don't always line up exactly on facing pages, but they're close enough. Not sure how that would work logistically anyway.

The superimposed trail profiles are a good thing. The info in the sections for Shenandoah National Park and the town of Luray--the only parts I've really gone over well--is pretty accurate and mostly complete. I did notice some typos, a pet peeve of mine, but nothing that would confuse anyone using it to navigate on-trail or within a town.

All in all, at first glance a welcome addition to the AT scene.

[johnny quest]

just got mine in the mail and i think awol and attroll did a great job! the design was well thought-out! i am happy to have played a tiny part in it and am anxious to put it to use.

[RadioFreq]

I've been through this thread several times and all over the home page.
I can't find anywhere to take a look at a sample of this book. I am 13
months away from Springer and I am starting to get serious about just
which trail book I'm going to use. If there is a link to a sample someone
please post it.

[RadioFreq]

I've been through this thread several times and all over the home page.
I can't find anywhere to take a look at a sample of this book. I am 13
months away from Springer and I am starting to get serious about just
which trail book I'm going to use. If there is a link to a sample someone
please post it.

Just spotted it on another post.

[Hooch]

I've been through this thread several times and all over the home page.
I can't find anywhere to take a look at a sample of this book. I am 13
months away from Springer and I am starting to get serious about just
which trail book I'm going to use. If there is a link to a sample someone
please post it.

Here's a link with samples on the home page. Good luck!

[highway]

What is the physical dimension of the book?

Weight?