- Goal setting techniques that will assure hikers reach Mt. Katahdin
- The common early stage pitfalls and how to avoid them
- How to beat "the Virginia Blues"
- The importance of and meaning behind "hiking your own hike"
- 5 strategies for unwavering mental endurance
- The most common mistake made in the final stretch of the trail
- Tips for enjoying rather than enduring each of the five million steps along the journey
- Strategies for avoiding post-trail depression and weight gain
- A thorough chapter on gear written by thru-hiker of the AT and Pacific Crest Trail, and professional backpack gear reviewer
- Information about the trail's greatest and most unknown risk and how to guard against it
- 9 tips for saving money before and during your thru-hike
- A thorough FAQ section including information ranging from how to obtain sponsorship, to the best stove for the trail, to avoiding chafing, and much more!