Author Archives: eArThworm

Half a dozen new books

I’ve been busy with a myriad of projects and have been neglecting this website. I’ll be playing catch-up for a while. Today I’ve added half a dozen new books under the “Memoirs” sections of two different trails. They are: North … Continue reading

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A good year for A.T. books…

Three well-written books just added to the Appalachian Trail section: Alexander, Lawrence.  Through Hiker’s Eyes: A Journey Along the Appalachian Trail: Part Two: Katahdin Bound. Jasper, Ala.:  Trail Peddler Publishing, 2009. Porter, Winton.  Just Passin’ Thru: A Vintage Store, the … Continue reading

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Two new trails added

There are now two new trails on Books for Hikers: The North Country National Scenic Trail and the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. Their descriptions and histories are under “Pages” > “TRAILS.” Their publications are under the respective trail names … Continue reading

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Two new/old Appalachian Trail articles

Two new magazine articles were added today in the section, “Appalachian Trail.  Articles:” Cantwell, Robert. “Memoirs of Pioneers Who Hiked All 2,023 Miles of the Appalachian Trail.” Sports Illustrated. Vol. 44, Issue 16 (April 19, 1976). McCallum, Jack “King of … Continue reading

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A couple of new entries

Two recently-published books added today: Under “Appalachian Trail.  Planning Guides.”: Ray, Michelle.  How to Hike the AT:  The Nitty-Gritty of a Long-Distance Trek. Mechanicsburg, Pa.:    Stackpole Books, 2009. Under “Hiking, Backpacking & Outdoor Skills.  General.”: Jardine, Ray.  Trail Life:  … Continue reading

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The Holidays are here! New books and videos added!!

I’ve just added a whole bunch of books and videos to the AT, CDT and PCT lists.  So if you’ve received a gift of cash this season, here are some ways to spend it: Appalachian Trail books: Alexander, Lawrence. Through … Continue reading

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Contact eArThworm

Email: earthworm@booksforhikers.com

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Appalachian Trail books now linked!

The books and videos in the Appalachian Trail category are now linked to sites, if available, where they can be purchased. Now all the TRAILS categories have links. That leaves most of the OUTDOOR SKILLS categories yet to be done. … Continue reading

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Hikers Anonymous

Just added a new link under categories: “Hikers Anonymous Association.” This is a compilation of suggestions, posted to the AT-L email list [see http://www.backcountry.net/] in late 1998, for “You Might Be A Hiker If…” Scroll down to ‘Categories’ and click … Continue reading

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Hikers Anonymous Association

Hiker’s Anonymous Association You might be a hiker if… A new hiking store opens and you have to go see what they have, even though you have 3 sets of every piece of camping equipment ever sold. A hiking or … Continue reading

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