WOMEN5 MUST READ BOOKS FOR

Who Hike

Academy Awardnominated performancein the highly popular2014 movie, Wild, putthe world of female solohikers on the mainstage.

REESEWITHERSPOON 'S

the fact that womenaccount for significantand increasingly growingpercentage of all hikers,very few films or mediahighlight thatexperience.

DESPITE

women are less likely toengage participate in orfinish thru-hikes forsafety concerns of goingit alone.

FURTHERMORE

I believe that knowledge ofthe community as well asadvice from andconnection to otherwomen just as passionateabout hiking, is a greatsource of inspiration.

HOWEVER

is a short list of booksand guides out there forwomen who love thetrail.

HERE

A WOMAN 'SGUIDE TO THEWILD : Your Complete Outdoor Handbook

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This friendly handbook covers the matters ofmost concern and unique to women,including gear lists and advice for campsetup, fire building, food and water, safety,weather, and navigation.

Source: Amazon

GRANDMAGATEWOOD 'SWALK :The Inspiring Story of the Woman WhoSaved the Appalachian Trail

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Grandma Gatewood, as the reporters calledher, became the first woman to hike theentire Appalachian Trail alone, as well as thefirst person to walk it twice and threetimes. The story will inspire readers of allages by illustrating the full power of humanspirit and determination.

Source: Goodreads

BACKPACKING :

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A complete introduction to backpacking forwomen. How can a woman get started inbackpacking? What kind of gear does sheneed? What are the physical requirements?This book answers the questions womenhave about backpacking. Written in a uniquewoman-to-woman perspective, this bookgives readers the confidence to try a newsport.

Source: Amazon

A Woman's Guide

CRAZY FREE :

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The true story of one woman's soloadventures, over 15,000 miles by road, 2,660miles on foot and 444 miles by kayak, with aside trip to the Indian Himalayas. A journeyof exploration, transformation andawakening.

Source: Goodreads

An Epic Spiritual Journey

RED & PURPLEHIKING BOOTS :

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Determined to visit her son in the Peace Corps,Donna Billings confronted her fears anddespite the demands of her husband and herboss, traveled alone to Nicaragua. Theexperience awoke in her a desire to questionthe assumptions and roles that kept her fromrealizing her dreams.

Source: Amazon

An Older Woman's Trek To "It's Never TooLate"

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