THE NEW APPALACHIAN TRAIL - by Edward B. Garvey. This is the story of Mr. Garvey's famous through hikes on the Appalachian Trail, the most recent completed when he was 75. It is also a practical guide to backpacking on the A.T. and a tribute to the amazingly successful cooperative effort between the government and volunteers to secure and maintain the trail. Features sections on hike planning, food, equipment, footwear, trail etiquette, and much more. Softcover, 306 pages.
