I am Woman

Okay, taking a break from packing up my apartment (it's looking so empty!) and working on my thesis (I just want it to be done!) to post a quickie. A good chunk of my time has also been spent reading a book that was recommended to me, via Matt, by a woman who solo hiked the Appalachian Trail a few years ago: "Women and Thru-Hiking on the Appalachian Trail." I've been flipping through it for about a week now; it's full of information and quotes from other female thru or section hikers.

I obviously am not a thru-hiker (yet!) but I can already tell this book is going to be extremely helpful with tips specific to women. It's helped me feel real good about my decision to do this hike solo, provides great tips on things like safety, staying clean, clothing options, gear options, "women" issues, how to help your family and friends feel a little better about taking on such a huge journey, etc etc etc.

So for any woman that wants to get into long distance hiking, as of now, I *highly* recommend this book. My personal copy is going to my Mom when I leave in hopes that she and my Dad read through it, and help qualm some of their fears and answer some of their questions.


You can check it out here: http://http://www.amazon.com/Women-Thru-Hiking-Appalachian-Trail-Beverly/dp/1885640609