A Review of “Walking With Spring” by Earl V. Shaffer

Walking With Spring is a memoir by Earl V. Shaffer that tells the story of his hike of the Appalachian Trail. His was the first recorded thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and took place in 1948. Shaffer had returned from World War II and was looking for a way to deal with the trauma he […]

Why I want to hike the Appalachian Trail

When I talk to folks about wanting to hike the Appalachian Trail (AT) the responses are mixed. Some folks are surprised, some supportive, some ask how I’d get the time off from work, some think I’m crazy, and still others don’t think I can. I’ve explained (to varying degrees of success) why I’d like to […]