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Appalachian Trail Adventures and Other Tales

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Here is a gallery of pictures I’ve taken backpacking along the Appalachian Trail.

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Al Dragon has backpacked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Vermont. More than 3 million steps (yes, that’s right, 3,600,000+ steps), he schlepped a 50-pound backpack, slept on the ground, met a rattlesnake and night-marauding animals, endured blasting heat and bone-chilling hypothermic freezes. Read more »

Praise from the Media

“In all it is a humorously different and surprisingly true picture of two guys trekking over 1,300 miles of fun-filled, gut-wrenching, awe-inspiring mountainous terrain . . . . With Albert Dragon we climb mountains, walk within hailing distances of bears, overnight in a tent with jagged lightning bolts crashing all around us, tour on an adventure of a lifetime and do more than you ever thought you could.” –Ralph Collier, Mainline Times

“I always look for interesting travel books that talk about experiences that I otherwise may not have had or could never have had better. My next guest certainly qualifies He is the author of Avalanche and Gorilla Jim, Appalachian Trail Adventures and Other Tales.” –Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio.

“You made a decision later in life to hike the Appalachian Trail which is probably one of the most difficult, amazing, thrilling possibilities in our country to be able to do that.” –Dr. Craig Wax, Your Health Matters, 89.7 WGLS-FM

“It was a fun interview . . . .” –Kimberly Buchanan, Executive Producer-The Morning Blend, TODAY’S TMJ4-NBC AFFILIATE WTMJ-TV

“Al Dragon was a great guest on “A Touch of Grey” with a great message. It is never to late to fulfill your dreams. His inspiring message of getting fit and enjoying nature will help the couch potatoes up and out of the house.” Carole Marks, A Touch of Grey: The Talk Show for Grownups, nationally syndicated daily radio program

“You were fanblastic, Al! –Tron Simpson, Manager and Host, KCMN (1530AM), DJR BROADCASTING, Colorado Springs, Colorado

“I always look for interesting travel books that talk about experiences that I otherwise may not have had or could never have had better. My next guest certainly qualifies He is the author of Avalanche and Gorilla Jim, Appalachian Trail Adventures and Other Tales.” –Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio.

“The bulk of this book deals with backpacking the Appalachian Trail, and it is a worthy successor to Bill Bryson’s classic book on that subject, A Walk in the Woods . . . . I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in backpacking the Appalachian Trail.” –The VVA Veteran, Vietnam Veterans of America, David Wilson and Marc Leepson

Readers’ Raves

“Loving your book! . . . You make the AT come alive.” –Janice Saxton

“Thank you for sharing with us all, Avalanche (should I say “Landslide”?!!! LOL).” –Rain Man (trail name)

“I received my copy a couple of days ago on Kindle and can highly recommend it to anyone who is “jones-ing” for the trail . . . . Thanks, Avalanche!” –PappaGarrettP (trail name)

“I’m almost done with the book and it is a great read.” –Old Geezer (trail name)

“Loved your book. A very good read. Great writing, I felt your pain just reading about your adventures.” Biz West

“The book was great and I was sad when I finished it. I wanted to read more. Avalanche and Gorilla Jim is full of short stories that peak your interest, make you laugh, teach you things about the AT and inspire you.” Charles Foster

Al Dragon Speaking at the Outdoor Duncannon Festival 2012

To hear the speech in its entirety go to Al's Video Page

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