Women & Thru-Hiking on the Appalachian Trail [Paperback]

Beverly "Maine Rose" Hugo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2000

In 1995 as a determined 48 year old single mom of two school aged childre, solo thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Through 14 states covering 2158 miles, Beverly took seven months and crossed the crests and the ridges of the Appalachian Mountain chain often musing and contemplating how to share her adventure with others.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Beverly has motivated and inspired men and women, children and teenagers, on and off the Trail. One of the selected hikers on the two-part PBS outdoor series, "Trailside-Make Your Own Adventure", she was also featured in "An Appalachian Adventure", a book compilation of newspaper articles written about the 1995 thru-hiking community by five newspapers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Intl Newtwork Pub (February 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885640609
• ISBN-13: 978-1885640604
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,752,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The "real thing"--Real answers from real backpackers., March 28, 2000

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Linda Patton (Tallahassee, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Women & Thru-Hiking on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)

This is a book long awaited by women thinking about hiking, or planning to hike the Appalachian Trail. It was worth the wait. Beverly has taken the responses of experienced women long-distance hikers from surveys and questionnaires and skillfully woven them into a narrative form that gives answers to all the questions a prospective female hiker might have: how to prepare for a long-distance hike; what clothing and gear works best; safety, health, nutrition, sanitation, privacy; what about the folks back home; self-image, motivation, strength, and determination; and the benefits of doing a long-distance hike, facing challenges, and reaching your goals. The bibliography of 143 items was compiled by a research librarian and Appalachian Trail backpacker and includes A.T. guidebooks, planning guides, books on backpacking and outdoor skills, and a special list of "Women Outdoors" books that includes highly motivating stories of women who set out to do daring things and achieved their goals. This book is the result of a collaborative effort, with real answers from hundreds of real women, including Beverly herself. The other current book for women backpackers (Adrienne Hall's "Backpacking"--a Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guide) plus "Women & Thru-Hiking on the Appalachian Trail" are a perfect combination for a woman contemplating a long-distance backpacking trek. I have read and enjoyed both of these excellent books.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Outdoor women, your handbook has arrived!, March 27, 2000

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This review is from: Women & Thru-Hiking on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)

This book is very informative for women planning to spend time in the wilderness. The title specifies thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but many of the topics covered are of interest to women who love spending time outdoors. Input from numerous sources is well blended to offer balanced, solid advice. I was surprized at the diversity of topics covered. The bibliography is comprehensive, very helpful when you want to dig deeper. If you're looking for answers to issues concerning women in the wilderness, this is the book to buy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Motivator, April 3, 2011

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E. L. Edshteyn "Kaleidoscopic" (Astoria, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Women & Thru-Hiking on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)

I haphazardly bought this book, not really knowing what I was getting myself into. After finishing it, I'm actuallt planning my own thru-hike! This book is incredibly motivating, and uplifting. If you have any interest at all in hiking, I strongly recommend picking it up.