[at-l] RE: Gift for a curious about hiking friend...

[bleederguy@earthlink.net (bleederguy)]

I agree with POG.  The day hike book is a great gift.  I have taken it to a
second level when they are ready by giving thru hiker experience books.

Beau Bushor
Bleeder Guy

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From: at-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net [mailto:at-l- Subject: Re: [at-l]
Gift for a curious about hiking friend...


Rather than overwhelm them with the whole world of backpacking, why not
start with a good book of local day hikes of varying length. If they have
the benefit of living in CT, I would highly recommend the Connecticut Walk
Book, otherwise, one of the "50 hikes in....." is a great choice. There may
be other books for their area that are good resources.

I have found that, after a number of fun and interesting dayhikes, the idea
"What if I could just stay out here for the weekend, week, month, ...."
kicks in on it's own.

POG
(who obviously isn't getting a lot of work done today)
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