The Thru-hiker's Handbook (Maine to Georgia 2001): #1 Guide for Long-Distance Hikes on the Appalachian Trail

Dan Bruce, known in hiking circles as "Wingfoot," is widely recognized as the expert on A.T. thru-hiking. He has himself hiked the entire Trail from end to end seven times since 1985, and has helped thousands of others plan and enjoy their thru-hikes. His 1987 thru-hike served as the centerpiece of the A.T.'s fiftieth anniversary celebration. In the past dozen years, he has donated more than 45,000 hours of volunteer service to hikers and trail organizations. When not out hiking, he gives seminars on backpacking, serves as a consultant to manufacturers of backpacking gear, and promotes citizen involvement in the protection of the Appalachian Trail's wild lands and wilderness valuesBruce, Dan is the author of 'The Thru-hiker's Handbook (Maine to Georgia 2001): #1 Guide for Long-Distance Hikes on the Appalachian Trail', published 2001 under ISBN 9780970791603 and ISBN 0970791607.