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1、Writing Ben achieved his dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail.Write a paper about a dream you have achieved or would like to achieve.Social StudiesCreate a brochure for the Appalachian Trail.Include a map that shows the fourteen U.S.states it goes through,and at least five interesting landmarks on
2、the trail.ConnectionsHiking the Appalachian TrailA Reading AZ Level R Leveled BookWord Count:938Visit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.www.readinga-LEVELED BOOK RRUXWritten by Ben GaddesTra lHiking theAppalach anAppalach anHiking theTra lWhat are the challenges and rewards of hikin
3、g the Appalachian Trail?Focus Questionwww.readinga-Written by Ben GaddesAppalach anAppalach anHiking theTra lTra l16Glossarybudget(n.)a plan for how to spend money for a set period of time(p.15)filtered(v.)passed something,such as a liquid or a gas,through a device or material to separate out unwant
4、ed items(p.12)footpath(n.)a narrow trail or path made for people to walk along(p.4)lean-to(n.)a small shelter with a sloping roof that is held up by rocks,posts,or trees(p.10)spoil(v.)to become unfit to eat(p.10)summited(v.)reached the highest point of a mountain(p.13)terrain(n.)the natural features
5、 of a piece of land;ground(p.10)thru-hiking hiking a long-distance trail (n.)from beginning to end within a single hiking season(p.6)transformed changed in form or appearance (v.)(p.14)16Front cover:Beautiful clouds rolled in at the end of a long day in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.Back cove
6、r:I came across this quiet beach along the trail in Maine.Page 3:These spiderwebs caught my eye just after sunrise in New Hampshire.Photo Credits:All photos except pages 6(bottom),8(background):courtesy of Ben Gaddes;page 6(bottom):iStock/WendyOlsenPhotography;page 8(background):iStock/stock_colorsH
7、iking the Appalachian TrailLevel R Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Ben GaddesAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Words to Knowbudget filtered footpath lean-to spoil summited terrain thru-hikingtransformedCorrelationLEVEL RN3030Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA15Im writing this book several months a
8、fter finishing my thru-hike.My knees still hurt from hiking those five million steps.I was away from people I love for six months.So you might be wondering,was it worth it?I took a big risk and did something I had always wanted to do.I planned,saved money,and lived on a tight budget.I learned to val
9、ue every item I carried because my life depended on it.In spite of the challenges,in the end,thru-hiking the A.T.was an amazing experience.I often think about the beautiful places I visited,including Mount Katahdin in Maine.Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level R153Table of ContentsIntroduction .4Prepa
10、ration Is Key .7The Trail Community .9Daily Challenges .10Reflections .14Glossary .16Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level R14ReflectionsSince I finished my hike,many people have asked me about my favorite memories.One is from a night when I was camping alone on a mountaintop.Strong winds and heavy rai
11、n caused my tent to collapse.I became frustrated and afraid.At 3:00 a.m.,I gave up trying to sleep and packed up,ate breakfast,and started hiking.What followed was the most amazing sunrise I had ever seen.A scary experience had transformed into something beautiful.Many people have asked me,“How did
12、you do it?”I tell them that I did it the same way you do anything else:one step at a time.People have also asked me,“Why did you do it?”Looking back,the reasons I kept going were different from my reasons when I began.The love and support from those around me and at home made me never want to stop.A
13、fter the most challenging night of my adventure,I enjoyed beautiful views of the Roan Highlands in Tennessee.4IntroductionMy name is Ben.In 2015,I decided it was time to fulfill my childhood dream and go on a very long walkalong the Appalachian Trail,or“A.T.”The A.T.connects the Appalachian Mountain
14、s,in the eastern United States,along their highest points.Completed in 1937,it was and still is the worlds longest hiking-only footpath.The A.T.begins in Georgia and travels over 2,000 miles (3,000 km)north.It goes through fourteen U.S.states and ends in Maine.I saw many different types of landscape
15、s on my hike,from steep mountains to the rolling fields of Pennsylvania pictured here.13Like the beginning of my hike,the end was difficult.With the fall season in full swing,it had started getting cold at night.I was hungrier than I had ever felt.The mountains in Maine were the hardest to climb.Sti
16、ll,after nearly six months of hiking,I completed the A.T.!On October 1,2016,I summited Mount Katahdin.While my last days on the trail were difficult,they were unlike my first.I felt strong and confident.As a child,I rarely played sports,but after thru-hiking,I felt proud that I could call myself an
17、athlete.After hiking more than 2,000 miles(3,000 km),I lost around 20 pounds (9.1 kg).Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level R5The Appalachian TrailI didnt forget to brush my teetheven on the go!CanadaNew YorkVermontNew HampshireMaineMassachusettsConnecticutNew JerseyMarylandPennsylvaniaVirginiaNorth Ca
18、rolinaGeorgiaSpringer MountainMount KatahdinWest VirginiaTennesseeIt was painful to hike this rocky section of the trail in Pennsylvania.My sneakers wore out (right)just before I crossed into New Jersey,so I changed to a new pair(left).APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINSApril 4,2016October 1,2016Mahoosuc Notch in
19、 southern Maine,with its jumbled and slippery boulders,was the most difficult mile on the trail.You must take a canoe to cross the Kennebec River,an official part of the trail in Maine.United StatesHiking the Appalachian Trail Level R12The most important concern while hiking is safety.I saw bears,sn
20、akes,and ticks on the trail.I tried to remain calm and keep a safe distance.I filtered my water,tried to stay dry and warm,and kept clean to avoid getting sick.Having the right shoes and listening to my bodys limits helped me avoid injuries.Keeping my gear well organized helped me be prepared in cas
21、e of an emergency.Staying in touch with loved ones was also important.Although I felt happy most of the time,one of the biggest challenges was that hiking wasnt always fun.I was often hungry,tired,and sore.Sometimes I was even bored.I learned to lean on the people around me for support.High temperat
22、ures caused most water sources to dry up in New York,so I filtered puddle water.Hikers store anything with a food odor on“bear poles”to avoid attracting bears to their campground.6Hiking an entire long-distance trail in one year is called thru-hiking.Thousands of people try to complete an A.T.thru-h
23、ike each year,but only a few hundred,like me,succeed.Most thru-hikers begin in spring and hike north,as I did,since its already warm down south.At times,the trail felt endlessbut it was still beautiful,as it is here in North Carolina.Fun Facts about the Appalachian Trail Length:2,190 miles(3,524 km)
24、Steps on an A.T.thru-hike:Around five million Highest point:Clingmans Dome,North Carolina Tennessee border,6,643 feet(2,025 m)above sea level Elevation gain and loss:Equal to hiking Mount Everest from sea level and backsixteen times!First and oldest thru-hiker:Earl V.Shaffer,first in 1948 at thirty
25、years old and again in 1998 at eighty years old Record for fastest A.T.thru-hike:45 days,22 hours,38 minutes11On rainy days,I planned my day around getting to a shelter before it filled up.Sometimes it rained nonstop for several days in a row,and I couldnt fully dry out until I reached a town.Every
26、few days I went into a nearby town to buy more food,take a shower,and do laundry.I learned that resting and making sure I had the proper supplies were just as important as hiking.Math MinuteIf my hike took six months,about how far did I hike each month?Answer:365 miles(587 km)Shelters were usually s
27、mall,such as this one in Pennsylvania(top),and also crowded,such as this one in the Smoky Mountains(bottom).Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level R7Preparation Is KeyI spent several months preparing for my thru-hike.I practiced hiking while wearing my heavy pack,even in poor weather.I got a job at an o
28、utdoor store to learn about hiking gear and tried to save money.I took my first step on April 4,2016,from Springer Mountain,Georgia.The next few days were some of the hardest.My body and mind had to get used to the daily challenges of hiking.I practiced setting up my tent inside my apartment.Here I
29、am at Springer Mountain,mile zero of the Appalachian Trail.Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level R10Daily Challenges One of the most difficult parts of hiking every single day was just thathiking every single day!Most days on the trail,I woke up at sunrise,hiked until I reached my daily goal,and got to
30、 camp just before sunset.Like most thru-hikers,I ate food that was lightweight,was easy to prepare,and didnt spoil.If I couldnt find a space in a shelter,I set up my tent,as I did in this forest in Vermont.The number of miles I hiked daily depended on the weather and terrain as well as my personal g
31、oals and how tired I felt.I tried to stay at campsites with a lean-to shelter,a water source,and an outhouse.Otherwise,I set up my small tent.8Thru-Hiking GearTotal Average Pack Weight=21 pounds(9.5 kg)with a days food,some stove fuel,and a liter of waterTotal Gear Cost=nearly$2,500 Backpack,tent,tr
32、ekking poles Sleeping bag,sleeping pad,sitting pad Down jacket,rain jacket,poncho,rain skirt,pack cover Waterproof bags,food/bear bag,rope Camping stove,fuel,lighter Water bottles,water filter,purification tablets First aid kit,repair kit,mini-pocketknife Earplugs Sanitary kit,toothbrush/toothpaste,
33、towel Hat,gloves,bandanna,underwear,long underwear,T-shirt,shorts,pants,long-sleeved shirt,balaclava Hiking sneakers,camp shoes,camp socks,sock liners,wool socks,gaiters Headlamp,smartphone,headphones,GPS tracker,backup batteries9The Trail CommunityEver since I heard about the A.T.as a child,I wante
34、d to be a part of its trail community.People of all ages,backgrounds,and abilities hike the A.T.each year.Many people hike to help them recover from sad events.I even met families hiking the whole trail together.Everyone was on the A.T.for a reason.Some thru-hikers hike with a group,but I hiked alone most of the time.I enjoyed meeting different people and keeping my own schedule.Whenever I felt lonely,I could always find friends in other hikers.McAfees Knob in Virginia is the most photographed place on the Appalachian Trail.Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level R