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1、WritingBen 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 t
2、he trail.ConnectionsHiking the Appalachian TrailA Reading AZ Level U Leveled BookWord Count:1,212Visit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.www.readinga-LEVELED BOOK URUXWritten by Ben GaddesTra lHiking theAppalach anAppalach anHiking theTra lWhat are the challenges and rewards of hiki
3、ng the Appalachian Trail?Focus Questionwww.readinga-Written by Ben GaddesAppalach anAppalach anHiking theTra lTra lFront cover:Beautiful clouds rolled in at the end of a long day in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.Back cover:I came across this quiet beach along the trail in Maine.Page 3:These s
4、piderwebs 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_colorsHiking the Appalachian TrailLevel U Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Be
5、n GaddesAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Words to Knowacclimate filtered footpath hygienehypothermia insurmountable lean-to replenishsummitedterrainthru-hikingtraversedCorrelationLEVEL UQ4040Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA3Table of ContentsIntroduction .4Preparation Is Key .7The Trail Community .
6、9Daily Challenges .10Reflections .14Glossary .16Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level U4Introduction My name is Ben.In 2015,I became so overwhelmed with my work as a therapist that I needed an especially long break.I decided it was time to fulfill a childhood dream and hike the entire length of the App
7、alachian Trail.The Appalachian Trail,or“A.T.,”is nearly one hundred years old.It connects the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States along their highest ridgelines.When the trail was completed in 1937,the A.T.became the worlds longest hiking-only footpath.It still holds that title.The A.
8、T.begins on Springer Mountain in Georgia and travels over 2,000 miles(3,000 km)north,ending on Mount Katahdin in Maine.It goes through fourteen U.S.states.The terrain covers farmland,runs alongside rivers,travels above the trees,and even goes through backyards.I encountered many different types of l
9、andscapes on my hike,from steep mountains to the rolling fields of Pennsylvania pictured here.5The Appalachian TrailI didnt forget to brush my teetheven on the go!CanadaNew YorkVermontNew HampshireMaineMassachusettsConnecticutNew JerseyMarylandPennsylvaniaVirginiaNorth CarolinaGeorgiaSpringer Mounta
10、inMount 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 1,2016You must take a canoe to cross the Kennebec R
11、iver,an official part of the trail in Maine.United StatesMahoosuc Notch in southern Maine,with its jumbled and slippery boulders,was the most difficult mile on the trail.Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level U6Hiking an entire long-distance trail in one year is called thru-hiking.Thousands of people tr
12、y to complete an A.T.thru-hike each year.Only a few hundred,including me,succeed.Most thru-hikers begin the trail in spring and hike north,as I did,since it is already warm down south in springtime.I took my first step from Springer Mountain,Georgia,on April 4,2016.The next few days were some of the
13、 most difficult.My body and mind had to acclimate to the daily challenges of hiking.Here I am at Springer Mountain,mile zero of the Appalachian Trail.Fun Facts about the Appalachian Trail Length:2,190 miles(3,524 km)Steps on an A.T.thru-hike:Approximately five million Highest point:Clingmans Dome,No
14、rth Carolina Tennessee border,6,643 feet(2,025 m)above sea level Elevation gain and loss:Equivalent to hiking Mount Everest from sea level and backsixteen times!First and oldest thru-hiker:Earl V.Shaffer,first in 1948 at thirty years old and again in 1998 at eighty years old Record for fastest A.T.t
15、hru-hike:45 days,22 hours,38 minutes7Preparation Is KeyI spent several months intensively preparing for my thru-hike.I walked wherever I could while wearing my heavy pack,often in poor weather.I got a job at an outdoor store to learn more about hiking supplies and tried to save money.I practiced set
16、ting up my tent inside my apartment.I did a practice hike across the Brooklyn Bridge wearing my backpack full of supplies.Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level U8Thru-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
17、Backpack,tent,trekking 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,toothb
18、rush/toothpaste,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 had heard about the A.
19、T.as a kid,its trail community intrigued me.Just imagine an entire community,constantly moving at different speeds,sprawled across 2,190 miles(3,524 km)of continuous trail measuring only a few feet wide.Interesting people of all ages,cultural backgrounds,and abilities choose to hike the A.T.each yea
20、r.Many people hike to help them recover from tragedies.I even met families hiking the whole trail together.Everyone I met was on the A.T.for a reason.Some thru-hikers hiked with a group,but I chose to hike alone most of the time.I enjoyed meeting new people and keeping my own schedule.Whenever I fel
21、t lonely,I could always seek out friends in fellow hikers.McAfees Knob in Virginia is the most photographed place on the Appalachian Trail.Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level U10Daily ChallengesOne of the most difficult aspects of hiking every single day was just thathiking every single day!On a typi
22、cal day on the trail,I woke up with the Sun.I hiked until I reached my daily goal and got to camp just before sunset.Most thru-hikers,myself included,eat inexpensive foods that are lightweight,are easy to prepare,and wont spoil.The number of miles I hiked each day depended on the weather and the ter
23、rain.My personal goals and level of exhaustion also affected my daily mileage.I typically tried to stay at campsites with a lean-to shelter,a water source,and an outhouse.Otherwise,I set up my small tent.Shelters were generally small,such as this one in Pennsylvania(top),and also crowded,such as thi
24、s one in the Smoky Mountains(bottom).11Every few days I went into a nearby town to replenish my food supply,take a shower,and do my laundry.I learned that properly resting and resupplying were just as important as hiking.On rainy days,I planned my whole day around arriving at a shelter in time to se
25、cure a spot.Shelters can fill up quickly in bad weather.Sometimes it rained nonstop for several days in a row,and I couldnt fully dry out until I reached a town.If I was unable to find a space in a shelter,I set up my tent,as I did in this forest in Vermont.Answer:365 miles(587 km)Math MinuteIf my h
26、ike took six months,about how far did I hike each month?Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level U12The most important concern while hiking is safety.I encountered black bears,venomous snakes,and disease-carrying ticks on the trail.Knowing what to do when faced with unsavory critters is critical to stayin
27、g safe in the woods.I tried to remain calm,act respectfully,and maintain a safe distance.I filtered all my water and was cautious about my hygiene to avoid getting sick.To prevent hypothermia,I stayed dry and warm.Having the right shoes and listening to my bodys limits helped me avoid injuries.Keepi
28、ng my gear well organized allowed me to be prepared in case of an emergency.Staying in touch with loved ones was also important to me.Intense heat 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
29、 to their campground.13Although I felt very happy most of the time,one of the biggest challenges I faced was that hiking wasnt always fun.I was often hungry,exhausted,and sore.Sometimes I was even bored.I learned that the best way to overcome these challenges was to lean on the people around me for
30、support.Like the beginning of my hike,the end was difficult.With the fall season in full swing,it had started getting cold at night,and I was hungrier than I had ever felt.The mountains of northern New England were undoubtedly the hardest to climb.My pace was cut in half as I traversed the rocky ran
31、ges of southern Maine.After nearly six months of hiking,I did it I summited Mount Katahdin on October 1,2016!However difficult they were,these last days on the trail were also unlike my first.I felt as though I was a different person than when I had started hiking.I never felt so strong,confident,an
32、d accomplished.As a child,I rarely played sports,but now I could call myself an athlete for the first time.After hiking more than 2,000 miles(3,000 km),I was skinnier and dirtier than when I began.Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level U14ReflectionsSince I finished my hike,many people have asked me abo
33、ut my favorite memories.My fondest memories were those times when a challenge that seemed insurmountable turned into something beautiful.One night when I was camping alone on a treeless mountaintop,strong winds and heavy rain caused my tent to collapse.I became frustrated and afraid.At 3:00 a.m.,I g
34、ave up trying to sleep and decided to pack my belongings,eat breakfast,and start hiking.What followed was the most amazing sunrise I had ever seen,all alone on a mountaintop.I had faced a challenge that at first seemed impossible but over time transformed into something incredible.Many people have a
35、sked me,“How did you do it?”I tell them that I hiked the Appalachian Trail the same way you do anything else:one step at a time.People have also asked me,“Why did you do it?”After the most challenging night of my adventure,I enjoyed beautiful views of the Roan Highlands in Tennessee.15Looking back,t
36、he reasons I kept going were different from my reasons when I began.I felt so surrounded by love and support from those around me and at home that I never wanted to stop.Im writing this book several months after finishing my thru-hike.My knees still hurt from those five million steps.I was away from
37、 people I love for six months.So you might be wondering,was it worth it?I followed a dream,one step after another,for five million steps.No one can ever take that accomplishment away from me.It took months of careful preparation to hike the A.T.,and failure was always looming.I faced many dangers an
38、d challenges along the way.I planned,saved money,and learned to live on a tight budget.I also learned to value every item I carried because my life depended on it.I made friends from around the world,and I grew closer to the people in my life who were cheering from the sidelines.Despite all the chal
39、lenges,in the end,thru-hiking was an invaluable experience.I often think about the beautiful places I visited,including Mount Katahdin in Maine.Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level U16Glossary acclimate(v.)to get used to a new climate or situation(p.6)filtered(v.)passed something,such as a liquid or a
40、 gas,through a device or material to separate out unwanted items(p.12)footpath(n.)a narrow trail or path made for people to walk along(p.4)hygiene(n.)cleanliness for the purpose of staying healthy(p.12)hypothermia a dangerously low body temperature (n.)(p.12)insurmountable impossible to overcome or
41、achieve (adj.)(p.14)lean-to(n.)a small shelter with a sloping roof that is held up by rocks,posts,or trees(p.10)replenish(v.)to fill something up again(p.11)summited(v.)reached the highest point of a mountain(p.13)terrain(n.)the natural features of a piece of land;ground(p.4)thru-hiking(n.)hiking a long-distance trail from beginning to end within a single hiking season(p.6)traversed(v.)moved through or across an area(p.13)