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Find Yourself Backpacking the AT - Paperback
Find Yourself Backpacking the AT - Paperback
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“When I walked in, he quickly recognized me and with this big grin (I even saw his arms go up in the air like a celebration sign), he asked me, “DO YOU FEEL STRONGER?!” All I could muster up was kind of smirk and a head drop and say, “not at all.”
Right Turn has never been so dejected in his life. Both physically and mentally exhausted and ready to call it quits. Yet, he patiently waits for a couple of days (more like waits to heal up), before making his decision of possibly abandoning the remaining 5 weeks on the Appalachian Trail (AT) and return home. Little did Right Turn know that his body was already adapting to the daily grind of hiking on the Trail. And with some encouragement, he’ll soon find out his incredible journey is only getting started!
From Hot Springs, NC to Pearisburg, VA, follow the 6-week journey of Right Turn to get a true sense of understanding and respect of what life is like out on the AT – the good, the bad, and the ugly. You’ll read first-hand accounts of the wilderness, rugged terrain, trail family and culture, trail language, interesting facts and history of the area, friendships lost and gained, and navigating life with the opposite-sex, to be able to experience his vacation of a lifetime. And enjoy it so much that he would want to do it again! This book reads like a diary, with first-hand accounts of everything you could imagine in Trail life, plus hiking tips in bold letters and a guide in the last chapter on everything a beginner and intermediate backpacker would need in order to have a successful trail hike on the AT, or on any trail.
For Ages: 13+
Pages: 199
Language: English
Publisher: Allan "Right Turn" Morales
Publication Date: Jan. 25, 2023
Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
ISBN: 979-8-218-15924-5
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"I really enjoyed the down-to-earth trail stories in Find Yyourself Backpacking the Appalachian Trail by Righ Turn. It's a strightforward, honest look at the AT and the people you meet along the way, with a personal style that makes the journey easy to follow and fun to read."
"This is a great read for anyone interested in hiking the Appalachian Trail. Right Turn gives his first hand experience during a LASH hike and takes the reader along for the ride in every way. This book is filled with unique trail knowledge that would be essential to someone looking to LASH this portion or any portion of the AT. In addition, there are loads of extra details about other hikers, meals, experiences, places to stay (or avoid), and much more. Ride the wave of emotions with Right Turn as he spends six weeks on one of the most beautiful trails in the country. You'll feel like you are hiking alongside of him!"
"Allan Morales' Find Yourself Backpacking the AT is an inspiring, soul-stirring journey that captures the raw beauty and transformative power of the Appalachian Trail. With vivid storytelling and heartfelt reflections, Morales invites readers to experience both the grit and grace of long-distance hiking - leaving you motivated to lace up your boots and rediscover yourself in the wild."
"Find Yourself Backpacking the Appalachian Trail is written for anyone curious about hiking the Appalachian Trail. The author, "Right Turn", writes about his daily encounters with nature and the people he meets on the way. His writing is well-written and descriptive as he shares his honest emotions. This book is full of amazing adventures and personal experiences, with many informative guides for hiking the Appalachian Trail."
"I really enjoyed reading this book from Right Turn about his LASH on the AT. With the amount of details he provided, I felt like I was hiking right alongside him. Many different characters enter the fray, and Right Turn provides his perspective on everything he encounters. I also enjoyed experiencing the wave of emotions that Right Turn had during his LASH. A great read for anyone, and a must read for someone considering following Right Turn's footsteps to LASHing this section of the AT."