{"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\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Appalachian Trail Conference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781680518238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288","brand":"Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Associa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51948834685109,"sku":"9781680518238","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_04ee28fe-cfc8-4a86-826d-bc885cc3b319.jpg?v=1762273181","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/appalachian-trail-thru-hikers-companion-2026-9781680518238","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}