Kim Shaffer, thru-hiking teacher, artist, and scientist
Despite growing up in the Arizona desert, I, Kimberly Shaffer, always fancied myself to be some sort of jungle princess. Climbing over rocks was standard procedure, as was camping.. then researching ants in the tropical jungles of Panama.. then flying helicopters in Prescott, Arizona, then translating, teaching, scientific illustration, and pretty much a wide range of professions that make sense to me and precious few others. Life's an adventure, and wherever it takes me, I'm on the ride of my life.
Uncle Earl Shaffer, The Legend
This is my great uncle Earl Shaffer, the first person to ever hike the entire Appalachian Trail in one go. He's often known as The Original Crazy One, and paved the way for the rest of us crazy hikers to follow along in our own hiking adventures. Other accomplishments include: writing Appalachian-inspired poetry, songs about wartime and peace, and breaking other records like being the first north-to-south thru-hiker and then the oldest ever thru-hiker at the age of 79. From 29 years old to 79 years old, Earl began his journey to "walk the war out of his system" and ended up dedicating his life's work to the Appalachian Trail community.
Earl Shaffer's books and other reading
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Before I Walked With Spring: The Doughboy Odyssey and Other Poems of World War II
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A Grip on the Mane of Life: An Authorized Biography of Earl V. Shaffer
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$16.00 - Sale price
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What's in My Pack - a recommended gear list
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Superfeet Women's Trailblazer Comfort Max Insole, Dahlia, D: 8.5-10 US Womens
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$49.95 - Sale price
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SmartWool Women's Merino 250 Baselayer 1/4 Zip (Lochness Heather- Past Season) Medium
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SmartWool Women's Merino 150 Baselayer Pattern Tank (Woodrose- Past Season) Small
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$65.00 - Sale price
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SmartWool Women's Merino 150 Baselayer Pattern Tank (Jungle Green- Past Season) Small
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$65.00 - Sale price
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Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband, Black, Large (US Version)
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$149.95 - Sale price
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Colter Co. Star Chart Survival Bandana With Glow in the Dark Ink | 100% Cotton Black Bandana, Constellation Star Chart, Made in the USA by
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$14.00 - Sale price
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