The how-to book for long-distance hikers who want to finishTips to help aspiring long-distance hikers succeed, from determining nutrition of trail foods to dealing with the elements and medical challengesThe first book to catalog the on-trail skills essential to long-distance hiking--setting up camp, dealing with blisters and chafing, avoiding repetitive stress injuryInstructive feedback from thru-hikers on the AT and PCT on gear, food, and more