{"product_id":"appalachian-trail-thru-hikers-companion-2023","title":"Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion 2023","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional elevation profiles show hikers dips and climbs of the day ahead\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLandmark-by-landmark tables for at-a-glance information by section\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTown maps showing food and lodging (and beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A favorite of section-hikers and dreamers for 30 years, the \u003ci\u003eAppalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion\u003c\/i\u003e features professionally crafted elevation profiles covering about 23 miles at a time, detailed maps, and comprehensive tables for more at-a-glance information on-trail. Updated annually by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, this guide is designed especially for 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 finding out the extras for themselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Still the only such guide written by volunteers, the Companion is fact-checked by more than three dozen thru-hikers in 14 states and the information is backed by the first-hand knowledge of the trail's volunteer and staff maintainers and managers and informed by the \u003ci\u003e2023 A.T. Data Book\u003c\/i\u003e. Equipment-makers' toll-free numbers, post office hours, and much more are included. All proceeds from the sale of this guide are returned to the trail by the ATC and ALDHA.\r","brand":"Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Associa","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44442052821228,"sku":"9781944958336","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781944958336.jpg?v=1708837664","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/appalachian-trail-thru-hikers-companion-2023","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}