The Unlikely Thru-Hiker
An Appalachian Trail Journey
Derick Lugo
The book chronicles the author's transformative journey as a city-dweller who decides to hike the entire Appalachian Trail without any prior backpacking experience. It details the challenges, the diverse community of hikers he meets, and the personal growth he experiences during his 2,100-mile trek from Georgia to Maine.
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