[at-l] Handbook/Companion/Data Book/Guide ??

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In a message dated 1/4/04 8:13:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
alan.shorb@mindspring.com writes:

> I have heard mention on various e-mail lists of a 'Companion' and a 'Data
> Book'. Could someone explain (or point me to an explanation of) what these
> other references are, and how all of the available references fit together.

Hi Alan,
The Companion and Data Book are the official A.T.C. publications.
Info on the Data Book: > http://tinyurl.com/232bu
Info on the Companion: http://www.aldha.org/companyn.htm
The Companion is compiled by ALDHA volunteers who hike their sections and 
visit the services they list each season. Money spent on these publications 
support the A.T.C. and the Appalachian Trail.
TJ