Earl Shaffer

Best Hiking Memoirs to Prepare for the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail

Best Hiking Memoirs to Prepare for the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail

Author: Mark Abell Youtube: OutdoorGearGuy, PCGamingHelp I listened to 29.5 hours of audiobooks to get acquainted with these hiker memoirs from Bill Bryson, Cheryl Strayed, and Earl Shaffer. If

Jan 17, 2025 : Mark Abell
It Was the Best of Times; It Was the Worst of Times

It Was the Best of Times; It Was the Worst of Times

As planned I set out from Hanover after enjoying breakfast at Lou’s and hiked to Lincoln, NH.  I learned a few things hiking this section. Any hike leaving Hanover has...

Aug 6, 2018 : George Turner (Old Growth)
Review of Earl Shaffer’s “Walking With Spring”

Review of Earl Shaffer’s “Walking With Spring”

Shaffer’s book is memoir about his first AT thru-hike, not a detailed section-by-section description of the trail or a technical “how to” guide to thru-hiking the AT.

Nov 17, 2017 : John Edward Harris
16 Appalachian Trail Personalities You Need to Know About

16 Appalachian Trail Personalities You Need to Know About

There are a handful of Appalachian Trail personalities that everyone should be familiar with. This post provides you a list of 16 Appalachian Trail celebrities.

Mar 19, 2014 : The Editors