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Ohio Backpacking Loops Paperback – September 29, 2023

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Many backpackers spend years dreaming of epic, once in a lifetime thru-hikes that take months to walk and cover thousands of miles. While you’re dreaming though, don't forget that you can still put that backpack gear to good use on great trails right here in Ohio. Options range from easy strolls to challenging 50+ mile hikes that travel through surprisingly impressive scenery. In addition, most of Ohio’s 2-4 day hikes are loops, greatly simplifying logistics.

The first edition of this book was awarded by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio as a 2022 Outstanding Media Achievement, and received an average of 4.7 stars on its Amazon reviews. “Ohio Backpacking Loops” has been revised and now provides thorough information about 16 hiking routes in the Buckeye State. This comprehensive guide details information derived from hiking every mile of every trail listed. There are maps, useful descriptions, turn by turn directions and even comparative scorecards to help the reader decide which adventure is best for them.

“Ohio Backpacking Loops” can be the first step toward a multi-day immersion into the beauty and seclusion of nature, without crossing a state line.

The author, Jim Rahtz, spent a career in park and recreation management in Ohio. Once retired, he followed the advice to “go take a hike” and rediscovered backpacking. In addition to backpacking every trail he could find in Ohio, he’s also thru-hiked several longer trails such as the Colorado Trail, Long Trail, Sheltowee Trace and John Muir Trail.

As a freelance writer and photographer, Rahtz has won multiple awards; his work appearing in national publications and websites such as TheTrek.co, TrailGroove.com, The Boundary Waters Journal, Paddler and Camping Life. This is his fifth book on backpacking.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CK3K6C8S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (September 29, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8862369236
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.38 x 9 inches
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Jim Rahtz spent a career in park and recreation management with the Hamilton County Park District in Ohio. Once retired, he followed advice to “go take a hike” and rediscovered the joys and challenges of backpacking. As a freelance writer and photographer, his work has won multiple awards; appearing in national publications and websites such as Camping Life, The Boundary Waters Journal, TrailGroove and The Trek.

Rahtz's newest work, "Ohio Backpacking Loops," was released in January, 2022. The work is a detailed guide of the many multi-day hiking options in the surprisingly beautiful Buckeye State.

"Boundary Waters 101, a Primer for America's Favorite Wilderness" won the 2018 Outdoor Writers of Ohio "Outstanding Media Achievement" award. A photo from the book won the "People's Choice" award at the organization's annual conference.

"Walking in Circles: Backpacking the Tahoe Rim Trail" won two awards from the Outdoor Writers of Ohio. The book was named Outstanding Media Achievement and photos from the work were named Best Group of Photographs at the organization's 2017 conference.

His 2016 release, "Backpacking's Triple Crown: the Junior Version," compared the author's hikes of the Colorado Trail, the Long Trail and the John Muir Trail.

Other books authored by Rahtz, "A Short Book on the Long Trail" and "The Achievable Epic: Thru-Hiking the Colorado Trail" have both won awards from the Outdoor Writers of Ohio.

He has received certifications as a zipline guide, personal trainer, running coach, kayak instructor and paddleboard instructor. He has earned degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University. Look for Rahtz on a trail near you.

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Dudley W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Resource for Ohio Backpackers!
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023
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I bought the first edition of this book and found it to be tremendously useful. I'm a life-long Ohio resident and spend most of my outdoor leisure time in Ohio. When I saw the author released an updated book with more backpacking routes, I gladly purchased it. The incredibly detailed maps alone are worth the purchase price. I also appreciate the scorecards for each trail. If you backpack in Ohio, this is the BEST resource to locate and prepare for a successful adventure.
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