Part One Who, why and how; why they thru-hike; who hikes with whom; golden years hikers; physical conditions and injuries; trail names. Part Two: Equipment; hiking footwear; packs, tents, stoves and guides; sleeping on the trail; clothing; hiker's choice -- from the writing to whistles. Part Three: Along the trail; how fast, how far; water -- its joys and perils; food, calories and weight; animals on the trail; insects and repelling them; along the trail; trail people; looking back.
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