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The Barefoot Sisters Southbound (Adventures on the Appalachian Trail),Used
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Rarely will you find books that explore the human emotions of a longdistance trek so honestly and clearly. Roger Williamson, Campmor, Inc.'Highly recommended.' trailsbib.blogspot.comFrom the book: 'We stood for a moment before the venerable signpost marking the summit. Scored with graffiti and the constant onslaught of weather, it stands perhaps three feet high, a wooden Aframe painted Forest Service brown with recessed white letters:KATAHDIN 5268 ft.Northern Terminus of the Appalachian TrailBelow this were a few waypoints: Thoreau Spring, 1.0, Katahdin Stream Campground, 5.2. At the bottom of the list: Springer Mountain, Georgia, 2160.2. More than two thousand miles. It was simply a number, too large and incomprehensible to have any bearing on me. The farthest I had ever walked in a day was ten miles and that was with a daypack. Now I was contemplating a journey of months, covering thousands of miles. All of a sudden, there on the summit with the clouds screaming past us, it didn't seem like such a great idea.I turned to my sister, halfexpecting to see the same doubt mirrored in her face. But her eyes were shining, and she smiled with an almost feral intensity. It was a look I would come to know all too well over the next year and a half, and it meant, I am going to do this and no one had better try to stop me. 'We're really doing this,' she shouted over the wind's howl and the lashing rain. 'We're hiking the Appalachian Trail!''At the ages of twentyfive and twentyone, Lucy and Susan Letcher set out to accomplish what thousands of people attempt each year: thruhike the entire 2,175 miles of the Appalachian Trail. The difference between them and the others? They decided to hike the trail barefoot. Quickly earning themselves the moniker of the Barefoot Sisters, the two begin their journey at Mount Katahdin and spend eight months making their way to Springer Mountain in Georgia. As they hike, they write about their adventures through the 100mile Wilderness, the rocky terrain of Pennsylvania, and snowfall in the Great Smoky Mountainsa story filled with humor and determination. It's as close as one can get to hiking the Appalachian Trail without strapping on a pack.Listen to the Barefoot Sisters read excerpts from their book here:Southbound Podcast part 1and here:Southbound Podcast part 2
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- Q: What is the main theme of The Barefoot Sisters Southbound? A: The main theme of The Barefoot Sisters Southbound is the exploration of human emotions and experiences during a long-distance hike on the Appalachian Trail, particularly focusing on the unique journey of hiking barefoot.
- Q: Who are the authors of The Barefoot Sisters Southbound? A: The authors of The Barefoot Sisters Southbound are Lucy and Susan Letcher, who undertook the challenge of hiking the entire 2,175 miles of the Appalachian Trail.
- Q: How many pages does The Barefoot Sisters Southbound have? A: The Barefoot Sisters Southbound has a total of 480 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does The Barefoot Sisters Southbound have? A: The Barefoot Sisters Southbound is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was The Barefoot Sisters Southbound published? A: The Barefoot Sisters Southbound was published on December 17, 2008.
- Q: Is The Barefoot Sisters Southbound a new or used book? A: The Barefoot Sisters Southbound is categorized as a new book.
- Q: What is the edition of The Barefoot Sisters Southbound? A: The edition of The Barefoot Sisters Southbound is illustrated.
- Q: What genre does The Barefoot Sisters Southbound belong to? A: The Barefoot Sisters Southbound belongs to the travel genre, focusing on hiking and adventure.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of The Barefoot Sisters Southbound? A: Readers can expect a wonderful writing style that captures the humor and determination of the authors' journey along the Appalachian Trail.
- Q: Are there any audio excerpts available for The Barefoot Sisters Southbound? A: Yes, readers can listen to the Barefoot Sisters read excerpts from their book through the Southbound Podcast, available in two parts.