‘Hiking Through’: One Man’s Healing Journey on the Appalachian Trail

Paul Stutzman’s memoir of hiking the 2,000-mile-plus Appalachian Trail shares his experiences of heartache, encouragement, and faith.

Author Paul Stutzman stepped onto the Appalachian Trail in March 2008, after his wife died from breast cancer.

Hiking through the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) northbound from Georgia to Maine is no easy task. The five-to-six-month journey up steep ascents, through vast valleys, lively rivers, and deep bogs requires preparation, stamina, and mind-numbing perseverance.

For a myriad of reasons, each committed northbound hiker enters the trail at Springer Mountain and stays the course until they reach Mt. Katahdin.