[at-l] History of the Thru-Hiker Guide's

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In August 1980, four soon to be accomplished Thru-hikers were duscussing the 
need for a guide to be written for future Thru-hikers.

One of those four, Darrell Maret "The Philosopher" put together such a guide. 
it was called "The Bootleg Guide". For two years it was photocopied by 
volunteers at the Appalachian Trail Conference.

Then in 1983, ATC began to officially print the guide and the name was 
changed to "The Philosopher's Guide to the AT"

The last year for the Philosopher Guide was 1990. Darrell wanted to go on to 
other things.

In 1991 Dan "Wingfoot" Bruce started The Thru-Hiker's Handbook. ATC printer 
the handbook. Sometime after 1993 Wingfoot, started to print the handbook.

After problems with the Handbook coming out on time. ALDHA started the 
Thru-hikers Companion.

Wildbill
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