E. Schlimmer examined more than 130 pieces of literature and traversed more than 3,000 miles of trails to complete research for this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind guide. Outside some of the established long distance routes described in the Thru Hiker's Guide to America, his most entrepreneurial adventure has been a solo 2,250-mile off-road mountain bike expedition across the entire United States-Mexico Border, a story that headlined national mountain biking and adventure magazines. Concerning mountaineering pursuits, E. Schlimmer has become one of only four people to climb all 770 peaks above 3,000 feet in the northeast United States. His employment has included work as an Appalachian Trail Caretaker, Backcountry Forest Ranger, Trail Crew Leader and, more recently, freelance writer and public speaker. He often resides in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. REVIEWS OF THE GUIDE "A guide to some tempting trails, Schlimmer knows what he's talking about. The 'Lighten Up!' chapter is worth its weight and then some. Read it. Believe it. Achieve it." -Andrea Lankford. Author of "Biking the Arizona Trail." "Just glancing through the table of contents stirs the imagination and fires the wanderlust within. Every distance hiker will find this unique book to be an informative and useful tool for trip planning." -Chuck Wilson. Florida Trail Long Distance Hiking Coordinator. "The Thru Hiker's Guide to America is more than a guidebook. It's a collection of a singular type of trail- those over one hundred miles, and a dualistic approach to hiking- going light and leaving no trace. It's a book of dreams for everyone who has ever hungered for more after a two, five, or even seven-day backpacking trip." -Dr. Larry Soroka. Adirondack Experience Program Director; Plattsburgh State University. "All the options and answers to the question, 'what do I want to hike next?' are contained in this book. Choose your season, your distance, your terrain, read this guide, and head off to hike the trail that fits your personal criteria." -Dick Anderson. International Appalachian Trail President. "I'm impressed with the scope of the project Schlimmer tackled. He gives very practical straightforward information to the reader in a format that is entertaining and easily understood. I also like the tone set in the Thru Hiker's Guide to America in terms of wilderness ethics, and adventuring in wilderness on its own terms." -Mark Simon. Wilderness Education Program Director; Potsdam State University.