The Amateur to Ace DVD series by Gail Lowe is one woman's way to give back to the sport she loves. Gail an accomplished hiker learned the hard way, by trial and error. She does not want you to make the same mistakes that she did. The Ace Level 3 DVD is perfect for backpackers who have seen the previous 2 DVDs in this series, Amateur or Apprentice or those who have experience and want to try a long distance hike. The Ace DVD explains things that the average backpacker will never know and won't need to know unless they want to go long distances.

• Hiker lingo- Learn the language of the "underground" hiking world!
• Trail names- Most long distance hikers have one!
• Planning a hike
• Mail drops- What are mail drops and how to plan them.
• Traveling by air, etc., with your pack- How to keep your gear safe until you get to the trail!
• Hiking partners- Pros and cons.
• Trail ailments- The most common injuries and illnesses of hikers on trail.
• Testing your gear- Don't wait till you're out in the field to find out it if it's going to work for you!
• Safety
• GPS and Spot units, photogrphy, river crossings, building fires and much more....
• Gail Lowe - 10,000 miler, Gail Lowe, is an avid long distance hiker and backpacker. Gail has thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail (2,181 miles from Georgia to Maine) TWICE (the first time in 1991; and again, in 2011, as a 20 year anniversary hike). In 2008, she hiked the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. She has also walked across Michigan on the Shore to Shore Trail, hiked on Michigan sections of the North Country Trail, climbed Mt. Whitney (highest mountain in the lower 48), climbed Mt. Fuji in Japan, and hiked solo in the Brooks Range in Alaska. Gail's shorter hikes include the Florida Trail, Isle Royale, and many others. And she is a very nice lady.
• Produced by Gail Lowe
• 1 disc
• Run time - 97 minutes
• 2012
• English
• DVD's are not returnable once the package is opened