Hiking DVDs & Videos

Five Million Steps The Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker's Story 75 minutes (DVD/VHS) – $30.00 The classic Appalachian Trail documentary. Features a different hiker in each of the 14 states the trail passes through. Dramatic and touching personal stories abound. Backpacker Magazine warned that "one viewing of this video will change your life." "Five Million Steps" has been shown from coast to coast on PBS stations with rave reviews. Still the best! Back Cover | Ordering Information

27 Days A Backpacking Adventure on Vermont's Long Trail 90 minutes (DVD/VHS) – $30.00 Follow four hikers in their 60s as they attempt to walk the famous 270 mile trail from end to end. Packed full of stunning scenery, hiking wisdom and trail lore. The video's day-by-day presentation provides a close-up look at pace and rhythm – the essence of long-term hiking. "27 Days" was shot with the Steadicam JR, giving the viewer the feeling they are actually walking along with the hikers. Back Cover | Ordering Information

Amazing Grace! The Incredible Story of the Blind Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Bill Irwin 20 minutes (DVD/VHS) – $15.00 The eyes of the world were riveted on Bill as he stumbled and groped 2,143 miles from Georgia to Maine. See for yourself just how he did it. Your own trail perspective will never be the same. Includes information a book publisher tried to censor. An inspirational and mind-blowing musical mini-documentary.   Back Cover | Ordering Information

Doc on the 'Sock A Physician Discovers the Loyalsock Trail 48 minutes (DVD/VHS) – $20.00 This 60 mile trail in northcentral PA has been called a backpacker's paradise. It's got it all – breathtaking views, waterfalls, steep climbs, lush forests, ghost towns and Indian trails. Join "Trashman" Don Hess in this humorous and down-home documentary of his 6 day end-to-ender. An intimate look at Mother Nature's ability to heal the wounded soul. Some great harmonica too. Back Cover | Ordering Information

Lightweight Backpacking Secrets Revealed Let the Revolution Begin 2 hours (DVD/VHS) – $30.00 After watching this video, your pack loaded with 5 days food and water will weigh less than 25 pounds. Yes, backpacking can be painless. Features interviews with 10 minimalists. If your budget's limited, let this be your one video. Hold onto your hat – everything that can be shaken will be. Back Cover | Ordering Information

Free Food?! A Guide to Edible Plants for Backpackers (and other people on the go) 45 minutes (DVD/VHS) – $20.00 Musician, rock climber, edible plant guru and brother Roy Whelden will acquaint you with ten edible plants common to the eastern U.S. By the time you're done watching the video, you will be able to intelligently forage on your own. Review sections allow you to absorb the finer details of identification effortlessly. Recipes keep you the backpacker in mind as they are quick, lightweight and easy. Educational videos shouldn't be this much fun.   Back Cover | Ordering Information

How To Hike The Appalachian Trail 5 hours (2 discs/tapes) (DVD/VHS) – $40.00      Twenty-five thru-hikers look you right in the eye and tell you the right way to do it. Subjects covered include preparation, finances, feet, food, gear, security, partners, trail wisdom, resupply, lightweight backpacking, zero weight backpacking and much, much more. The video features a visual tour of 144 resupply towns and points along the trail.  Advice applies to short trips as well as thru-hikes. A runaway bestseller. New expanded version! Back Cover | Ordering Information

How To Hike The Pacific Crest Trail 4 hours 39 minutes (2 discs/tapes) (DVD/VHS) – $40.00 No longer be intimidated or mystified by the Pacific Crest Trail. This video features interviews with 22 end-to-enders on thirty different topics ranging from bugs to Campo to gear to mountain passes to water to the mental aspects of long distance hiking. There's an exclusive section that gives you a visual tour of every resupply town and station along the trail. My own thru-hike is documented too. If you want to have a successful hike, you've got to see this video.   Back Cover | Ordering Information

How To Hike The Continental Divide Trail 6 hours 49 minutes (2 discs/tapes) (DVD/VHS) – $40.00 This video tells you everything you need to know before setting out on the ultimate adventure.  The 409-minute epic has extensive, in-depth interviews with 15 thru-hikers, two section-hikers, three park rangers, two trail officials and one customs agent. You'll also tour 47 resupply towns and stations.  "Crash and Burn"  is a humorous yet sobering documentary of one southbounder's hike. "Fearless" is a powerful music video featuring spectacular scenery from New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Back Cover | Ordering Information

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