This book explores the relationship between long-distance hiking-in this case, hiking the Appalachian Trail-and spiritual pilgrimage. Kip Redick interprets the Appalachian Trail as a site of spiritual journey and those who hike the wilderness trail as unique contemporary pilgrims.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting to the Mountain Chapter
Chapter 2: Spiritual Journey Versus Aesthetic Tourism Chapter
Chapter 3: A Social/Spatial Journey Chapter
Chapter 4: Can Wildness Be Found on a Wilderness Trail? Chapter
Chapter 5: Wilderness as Sacred Space Chapter
Chapter 6: Spiritual Rambling Chapter
Chapter 7: Veterans, Healing, and Long-Distance Hiking Chapter
Chapter 8: Summiting Katahdin and Coming Home
