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THE TRAIL OF MY LIFE: 

The Story of Gene Espy


The Second Recorded 

Thru-Hiker of the 

Appalachian Trail


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THE TRAIL OF MY LIFE: 

The Story of Gene Espy


The Second Recorded 

Thru-Hiker of the 

Appalachian Trail


Gene Espy

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Buy Paperback Book Here NOW - - - - - - - eBook coming soon

The Trail of My Life: The Gene Espy Story

One Step At A Time!

The riveting book, The Trail of My Life: The Gene Espy Story, showcases Gene Espy’s life full of adventures including hiking, bicycling, spelunking, boating and motorcycling. From an early age, this Eagle Scout, Georgia Tech graduate, and U.S. Air Force aerospace engineer explored the world around him just for fun. 


The highlight was Gene's 1951 Georgia to Maine solo thru-hike of the entire Appalachian Trail, a feat virtually untested. As the second recorded AT thru-hiker, he encountered much more solitude, wilderness, and difficulties in his hike than today’s hikers. 


Gene Espy's inspiring story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of the human spirit. Let his experiences inspire you to enjoy the outdoors and conquer your own challenges.


(Photos: Gary Meek)


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Inspiring Moments with Gene Espy

Gene Espy as an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker at an AT road crossing

    Media and Favorite Organizations

    Recent Articles about Gene Espy

    https://maconmelody.com/long-walk-into-history-macons-espy-was-second-hiker-to-complete-appalachian-trail/


    https://digitalcommons.dartmouth.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1036&context=appalachia


    https://goodfaithmedia.org/the-curious-adventurous-life-of-gene-espy/


    https://wgxa.tv/news/local/macon-man-recalls-historic-1950s-appalachian-trail-hike

    Videos

    Weathercarrot's Gene Espy Photo Tribute (video)

    Favorite Organizations

    https://appalachiantrail.org/

    https://www.atmuseum.org/

    https://aldha.org/

    https://georgia-atclub.org/

    https://georgiawilderness.homestead.com/index.html


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