¿ The Appalachian Mountains are a well-known world treasure, perhaps the most biodiverse region on the planet. This book spans almost six years and 500 miles of hiking by the author along the southern portion of the Appalachian Trail. A fresh perspective is brought to the subculture of "AT" hikers. The path of the trail crosses many areas that featured dramatic family events, and the author weaves in compelling stories of his ancestors who called this ancient mountain range home. Also explored are a multitude of topics ranging from environmental challenges to the modern day problems facing residents of the region.…mehr
¿ The Appalachian Mountains are a well-known world treasure, perhaps the most biodiverse region on the planet. This book spans almost six years and 500 miles of hiking by the author along the southern portion of the Appalachian Trail. A fresh perspective is brought to the subculture of "AT" hikers. The path of the trail crosses many areas that featured dramatic family events, and the author weaves in compelling stories of his ancestors who called this ancient mountain range home. Also explored are a multitude of topics ranging from environmental challenges to the modern day problems facing residents of the region.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Mark Clegg works in financial services and is co-owner of Raison de Rétro, a vintage books and antiques business. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Table of Contents Preface Introduction Part I: Someday Comes Section Hike 1: Springer Mountain to Unicoi Gap Georgia. April 22-26 2013 (51 Miles) Section Hike 2: Unicoi Gap Georgia to Standing Indian Mountain North Carolina. November 2-5 2013 (40 Miles) Part II: HYOH (Hike Your Own Hike) Section Hike 3: Standing Indian Mountain to Wayah Gap North Carolina. October 11-13 2014 (30 Miles) Section Hike 4: Wayah Gap to Fontana Dam North Carolina. April 25-29 2015 (51 Miles) Section Hike 5: Fontana Dam North Carolina to Newfound Gap Tennessee. October 23-26 2015 (40 Miles) Section Hike 6: Newfound Gap Tennessee to Hot Springs North Carolina. April 24-29 2016 (67 Miles) Part III: Goodbye to the Bear Section Hike 7: Hot Springs North Carolina to Erwin Tennessee. October 9-14 2016 (70 Miles) Section Hike 8: Erwin to Roan Mountain Tennessee. April 29-May 3 2017 (50 Miles) Section Hike 9: Roan Mountain Tennessee to Damascus Virginia. October 7-14 2018 (77 Miles) Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Preface Introduction Part I: Someday Comes Section Hike 1: Springer Mountain to Unicoi Gap Georgia. April 22-26 2013 (51 Miles) Section Hike 2: Unicoi Gap Georgia to Standing Indian Mountain North Carolina. November 2-5 2013 (40 Miles) Part II: HYOH (Hike Your Own Hike) Section Hike 3: Standing Indian Mountain to Wayah Gap North Carolina. October 11-13 2014 (30 Miles) Section Hike 4: Wayah Gap to Fontana Dam North Carolina. April 25-29 2015 (51 Miles) Section Hike 5: Fontana Dam North Carolina to Newfound Gap Tennessee. October 23-26 2015 (40 Miles) Section Hike 6: Newfound Gap Tennessee to Hot Springs North Carolina. April 24-29 2016 (67 Miles) Part III: Goodbye to the Bear Section Hike 7: Hot Springs North Carolina to Erwin Tennessee. October 9-14 2016 (70 Miles) Section Hike 8: Erwin to Roan Mountain Tennessee. April 29-May 3 2017 (50 Miles) Section Hike 9: Roan Mountain Tennessee to Damascus Virginia. October 7-14 2018 (77 Miles) Notes Bibliography Index
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