With inspiring text, tips, and anecdotes, as well as handy checklists, exercises, and tables, Adventure Ready: A Hiker's Guide to Planning, Training & Resiliency is a comprehensive handbook for anyone preparing to spend weeks, or even months, on a long-distance trail. The authors have hiked more than 50,000 miles between them, so they know firsthand what you need to succeed both physically and mentally on your own journey. With Adventure Ready, learn how to: Create an itinerary that works for you, Select clothing and gear for your target season and destination, Consider and choose hiking partners, Craft a training plan to hone your strength and endurance, Condition your body before your trip, Calculate how many calories you'll need each day, Keep yourself motivated by identifying your "why", Stay safe and healthy in the backcountry, Prepare psychologically for life on the trail, Smoothly reintegrate to life back home after your hike, Gerber and Anderson provide clear, detailed guidance and answer questions you may not have even thought to ask, from practical concerns like choosing a safe, protected campsite to more fundamental challenges such as making sure your body remains resilient on trail. Book jacket.