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1、Visit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.Hiking the Appalachian TrailA Reading AZ Level X Leveled BookWord Count:1,368WritingBen 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 f
2、or the Appalachian Trail.Include a map that shows the fourteen U.S.states it goes through,and at least five interesting landmarks on the trail.Connectionswww.readinga-LEVELED BOOK XRUXWritten by Ben GaddesTra lHiking theAppalach anAppalach anHiking theTra lwww.readinga-What are the challenges and re
3、wards of hiking the Appalachian Trail?Focus QuestionWritten by Ben GaddesAppalach anAppalach anHiking theTra lTra l16Glossaryacclimate(v.)to get used to a new climate or situation(p.7)footpath(n.)a narrow trail or path made for people to walk along(p.4)hygiene(n.)cleanliness for the purpose of stayi
4、ng healthy(p.12)hypothermia(n.)a dangerously low body temperature(p.12)insurmountable impossible to overcome or 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)solitude(n.)the experience of being alone(p.9)subsist(v.)to exist or continu
5、e to exist;to maintain life(p.10)summited(v.)reached the highest point of a mountain(p.13)terrain(n.)the natural features of a piece of land;ground(p.10)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.
6、13)16Front 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 spiderwebs caught my eye just after sunrise in New Hampshire.Photo Credits:All photos except pages 6,8(backgrou
7、nd):courtesy of Ben Gaddes;page 6:iStock/WendyOlsenPhotography;page 8(background):iStock/stock_colorsHiking the Appalachian TrailLevel X Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Ben GaddesAll rights reserved.www.readinga-CorrelationLEVEL XS4040Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRAWords to Knowacclimate footp
8、ath hygiene hypothermia insurmountable lean-to solitudesubsistsummited terrain thru-hiking traversed15Looking back,the 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 really wanted to stop.Im writ
9、ing this book several months after finishing my thru-hike.My knees still hurt from those five million steps,and Im not sure how long the pain will continue.I was away from 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 millio
10、n steps.No one can ever take that accomplishment away from me.I left my comfort zone and healed the heaviness in my heart.I planned and 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.Despite all the challenges,in the end,
11、not only was thru-hiking worth it,it was an invaluable experience.I often think about the beautiful places I visited,including Mount Katahdin in Maine.Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level X153Table of ContentsIntroduction .4Preparation Is Key .7The Trail Community .9Daily Challenges .10Reflections .14
12、Glossary .16Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level X14ReflectionsSince I finished my hike,many people have asked me about 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
13、 mountaintop,strong winds and heavy rain caused my tent to collapse.I became frustrated and afraid.At 3:00 a.m.,I gave 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
14、 a challenge that at first seemed impossible but over time became something incredible.Many people have asked me,“How did you do it?”I tell them that I hiked the entire 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
15、 challenging night of my adventure,I enjoyed beautiful views of the Roan Highlands in Tennessee.4IntroductionMy name is Ben,and I work as a psychotherapist in western Massachusetts,providing healing to people who suffer emotional distress.I love my job,but sometimes I need a break.When that happens,
16、I go for a walk in the forest to help me regroup.In 2015,I became so overwhelmed by my work that I needed an especially long break.I decided it was time to fulfill a childhood dream and hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail.The Appalachian Trail,or“A.T.,”is nearly one hundred years old.In
17、1921,while standing on a mountaintop in Vermont,conservationist Benton MacKaye conceived of a grand trail that would connect the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States along their highest ridgelines.Once it was completed in 1937,the A.T.became,and remains,the worlds longest hiking-only f
18、ootpath.I encountered many different types of landscapes 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,and I was hungrier than I had eve
19、r felt.The mountains of northern New England were undoubtedly the hardest to climb.My pace was cut in half as I traversed the steep White Mountains in New Hampshire and the rocky ranges of southern Maine.After nearly six months of hiking,I did itI summited Mount Katahdin on October 1,2016!However di
20、fficult 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,and accomplished.As a child,I rarely played sports,but after thru-hiking,I could call myself an athlete for the first tim
21、e.After hiking more than 2,000 miles(3,000 km),I am noticeably skinnier and dirtier than when I began.Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level X5The Appalachian TrailI didnt forget to brush my teetheven on the go!CanadaNew YorkVermontNew HampshireMaineMassachusettsConnecticutNew JerseyMarylandPennsylvania
22、VirginiaNorth CarolinaGeorgiaSpringer 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 1,2016Y
23、ou must take a canoe to cross the Kennebec River,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 X12I filtered all my water and was cautious about h
24、ygiene to avoid getting sick.To prevent hypothermia,I stayed dry and warm.Having the right shoes and making sure I rested when I felt it was necessary helped me avoid injuries.Keeping my gear well organized allowed me to be prepared in case of an emergency.Staying in touch with loved ones was import
25、ant both for safety and for addressing the homesickness that came with spending months alone in the woods.Although I felt very happy most of the time,one of the biggest challenges I faced was that hiking was not always fun.In fact,I was often very hungry,exhausted,and sore.Sometimes I even got bored
26、.I learned that the best way to overcome these challenges was to lean on the people around methe trail community for support.Intense heat caused most water sources to dry up in New York,so I filtered puddle water.At times,the trail felt endlessbut it was still beautiful,as it is here in North Caroli
27、na.6The A.T.begins on Springer Mountain in Georgia and travels over 2,000 miles(3,000 km)north.It runs through fourteen U.S.states,ending on Mount Katahdin in Maine.Many people refer to the A.T.as the“Green Tunnel”because it passes through a lot of dense green forest.The trail also goes through farm
28、land,alongside rivers,and even through backyards.Hiking an entire long-distance trail in one year is called thru-hiking.Most thru-hikers begin in spring and hike north,as I did,because its already warm down south.Thousands of people try to complete an A.T.thru-hike each year,but only a few hundred s
29、ucceed.I am writing as one of the lucky few who have completed this grueling and demanding endeavor.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,North Carolina Tennessee border,6,643 feet(2,025 m)a
30、bove 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.thru-hike:45 days,22 hours,38 minutes11Math MinuteM
31、y thru-hike took 181 days.How far on average did I hike each day?Answer:12.1 miles(19.5 km)On rainy days,I planned my whole day around arriving at a shelter in time to get a spot,as shelters can fill up quickly in bad weather.Sometimes it rained nonstop for several days in a row,and I couldnt fully
32、dry out until I reached a town.Every few days I went into a nearby town to replenish my food,take a shower,and do my laundry.I learned that properly resting and resupplying were just as important as hiking.The most important concern while hiking is safety.On my thru-hike,I encountered black bears,ve
33、nomous snakes,and disease-carrying ticks.Knowing what to do when faced with unsavory critters is critical to staying safe in the woods:remain calm,act respectfully,and keep a safe distance.Hikers store anything with a food odor on“bear poles”to avoid attracting bears to their campground.Hiking the A
34、ppalachian Trail Level X7Preparation Is Key I spent several months intensively preparing for my thru-hike.I walked wherever I could with my full backpack on.I did many practice hikes in poor weather.To learn about what supplies I would need,I got a job at an outdoor store.I tried to save as much mon
35、ey as I could.After months of preparation,I was ready to start hiking.I rode the train from New York City to Atlanta,Georgia,and got a ride to the trailhead.I took my first step on April 4,2016.My thru-hike had begun!The next few days were some of the hardest.My body and mind had to acclimate to the
36、 daily challenges of hiking.I practiced setting 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 X10Daily ChallengesOne of the most difficult aspects of hiking every single day was just thathiking
37、every single day!Most thru-hikers subsist on inexpensive foods that are lightweight,are easy to prepare,and wont spoil.On a typical day on the trail,I woke up with the Sun,hiked until I reached my daily goal,and got to camp just before sunset.The distance I hiked each day varied depending on the wea
38、ther and terrain as well as my personal goals and level of exhaustion.I typically tried to stay at campsites that had 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 this on
39、e in the Smoky Mountains(bottom).If I was unable to find a space in a shelter,I set up my tent,as I did in this forest in Vermont.8 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
40、,fuel,lighter Water bottles,water filter,purification tablets First aid kit,repair kit,mini-pocketknife Earplugs Sanitary kit,toothbrush/toothpaste,towel Hat,gloves,bandanna,underwear,long underwear,T-shirt,shorts,pants,long-sleeved shirt,balaclava Hiking sneakers,camp shoes,camp socks,sock liners,w
41、ool socks,gaiters Headlamp,smartphone,headphones,GPS tracker,backup batteriesThru-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$2,5009The Trail CommunityEver since I had heard about the A.T.as a kid,the notion of its
42、 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 year.I met many v
43、eterans who had recently returned from overseas.Many people were hiking to recover from trauma and tragedies.Everyone I met was on the A.T.for a reason,and everyone had a story to tell.Whereas some thru-hikers hiked with a group,I chose to hike alone most of the time because I enjoyed meeting new pe
44、ople and keeping my own schedule.Whenever I felt lonely,I could find friends in fellow hikers.The A.T.was a special place where I could strike the perfect balance between solitude and good company.McAfees Knob in Virginia is the most photographed place on the Appalachian Trail.Hiking the Appalachian Trail Level X