Hiker Trash
Notes, Sketches, and Other Detritus from the Appalachian Trail
Nicholas Reichard
(Photographer)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
A collage of backpacking culture, Hiker Trash offers a glimpse of the off-beat, diverse community that is drawn to thru-hiking the country's oldest long-distance trail. It features a collection of original illustrations by author and artist Sarah Kaizar, as well as color photos by Nicholas Reichard and excerpts from the Appalachian Trail's famed shelter log books that highlight hikers' thoughts, fears, frustrations, and joys.
Kaizar thru-hiked the AT in 2015, a six-month, 2,200mile journey through fourteen states during which she had plenty of time to reflect and heal following the death of her father. Intricate and arresting, her drawings are created in pen-and-ink with colorful acrylic washes; they capture the character of the trail and its shelters as well as the hikers who find respite under the roofs and in the log pages. Fellow AT thru-hiker and professional photographer Nicholas Reichard's images provide another layer of perspective and community.
Product Details
| Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
| Publish Date | September 01, 2019 |
| Pages | 128 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781680512182 |
| Dimensions | 8.6 X 10.2 X 0.7 inches | 1.4 pounds |
About the Author
Sarah Kaizar is the author of Hiker Trash: Notes, Sketches & Others Detritus on the Appalachian Trail, and her illustration work has been seen in galleries and museums including the Woodmere Art Museum, Delaware Contemporary, and the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education; she is currently represented by Paradigm Gallery. Sarah lives and works in Philadelphia.
Reviews
A great companion book for anyone who loves or looks forward to exploring the AT.-- "Outdoor Project"
A love letter to the Appalachian Trail...[Hiker Trash] offers a rare glimpse into the heart of the thru-hiking community.--Aer Parris "REI Co-op Journal"
A wonderful book of sketches and photos depicting the life of hikers on the trail.--Kurt Repanshek "National Parks Traveler"
An arresting collage of backpacking culture, filled with Kaizar's intricate drawings and photos from hiker Nicholas Reichard. Here's your window into six months on the AT.--Ashley Brown "REI Co-op Journal"
The real star of the book is the community of tired, inspired hikers who have built a network of communication through the shelters' trail logs.... Instantly relatable to anyone already seasoned on long-distance trails, but these images will also resonate with anyone looking for a glimpse into a sometimes smelly, always fascinating hiking subculture.--Megan Reardon "BookPage"
A love letter to the Appalachian Trail...[Hiker Trash] offers a rare glimpse into the heart of the thru-hiking community.--Aer Parris "REI Co-op Journal"
A wonderful book of sketches and photos depicting the life of hikers on the trail.--Kurt Repanshek "National Parks Traveler"
An arresting collage of backpacking culture, filled with Kaizar's intricate drawings and photos from hiker Nicholas Reichard. Here's your window into six months on the AT.--Ashley Brown "REI Co-op Journal"
The real star of the book is the community of tired, inspired hikers who have built a network of communication through the shelters' trail logs.... Instantly relatable to anyone already seasoned on long-distance trails, but these images will also resonate with anyone looking for a glimpse into a sometimes smelly, always fascinating hiking subculture.--Megan Reardon "BookPage"
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