Appalachian Trail
美音、自然拼读、分级阅读与词汇复习
Table of Contents Introduction.
导言表。
4 Preparation Is Key.
4 准备是关键。
7 The Trail Community.
7 有轨电车社区.
9 Daily Challenges.
9 "每日挑战".
10 Reflections.
10 反思。
14 Glossary.
14 词汇表。
16 Introduction My name is Ben, and I work as a psychotherapist in western Massachusetts, providing healing to people who suffer emotional distress.
导言 我叫本,我在马萨诸塞州西部做心理治疗师, 治疗那些受精神困扰的人。
I love my job, but sometimes I need a break.
我喜欢我的工作,但有时我需要休息。
When that happens, I go for a walk in the forest to help me regroup.
当那样的时候,我去森林散步 帮助我重新组合。
In 2015, I became so overwhelmed by my work that I needed an especially long break.
2015年,我因我的工作而不堪重负,需要特别长时间的休息。
I decided it was time to fulfill a childhood dream and hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail.
我决定是时候实现一个童年的梦想 并让整个阿巴拉契亚的轨迹更远
The Appalachian Trail, or “ A.
阿巴拉契亚地道,或“A.
T.
（字母T）
,” is nearly one hundred years old.
将近一百年的历史。
In 1921, while standing on a mountaintop in Vermont, conservationist Benton Mac Kaye conceived of a grand trail that would connect the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States along their highest ridgelines.
1921年,在佛蒙特州一山顶上站立时,养护学家本通·麦克·凯(Benton Mac Kaye)构思出一条大道,沿着其最高的山脊连接美国东部的阿巴拉契亚山脉.
Once it was completed in 1937, the A.
1937年完成后,A.
T.
（字母T）
became, and remains, the world’s longest hiking-only footpath.
成为并且仍然是世界上最长的徒步旅行之路。
I encountered many different types of landscapes on my hike, from steep mountains to the rolling fields of Pennsylvania pictured here.
我徒步旅行时遇到了许多不同类型的地貌, 从陡峭的山地到这里描绘的宾夕法尼亚州的滚滚地.
The Appalachian Trail I didn’t forget to brush my teeth— even on the go!
阿巴拉契亚轨迹 我并没有忘记刷牙,
Canada New York Vermont New Hampshire Maine Massachusetts Connecticut New Jersey Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia North Carolina Georgia Springer Mountain Mount Katahdin West Virginia Tennessee It was painful to hike this rocky section of the trail in Pennsylvania.
加拿大 纽约 佛蒙特州 新罕布什尔州 马萨诸塞州缅因州 康涅狄格新泽西州 马里兰州 宾夕法尼亚州 弗吉尼亚北卡罗来纳州 乔治亚州 斯普林格山 卡塔赫丁山 西弗吉尼亚州 踏上宾夕法尼亚的这条路很痛苦
My sneakers wore out (right) just before I crossed into New Jersey, so I changed to a new pair (left).
我的运动鞋在进入新泽西之前就磨损了,所以我换了一双新鞋(左)。
APPALACHIAN M OUNTAI NS April 4, 2016 October 1, 2016 You must take a canoe to cross the Kennebec River, an official part of the trail in Maine.
2016年4月4日 2016年10月1日 纽约 你必须坐独木舟渡过肯内贝克河,这是缅因州小道的正式部分.
United States Mahoosuc Notch in southern Maine, with its jumbled and slippery boulders, was the most difficult mile on the trail.
美国 马胡苏克 缅因州南部的诺奇, 有着相撞又滑的巨石, 是小道上最困难的一英里。
The A.
甲级联赛.
T.
（字母T）
begins on Springer Mountain in Georgia and travels over 2,000 miles (3,000 km) north.
开始于乔治亚州的斯普林格山上,向北行走2000多英里(3,000公里).
It runs through fourteen U.
它贯穿了14 U.
S.
师曰.
states, ending on Mount Katahdin in Maine.
在缅因州的卡塔赫丁山上结束
Many people refer to the A.
许多人提到A.
T.
（字母T）
as the “Green Tunnel” because it passes through a lot of dense green forest.
作为“绿色隧道”,因为它穿过许多密集的绿色森林。
The trail also goes through farmland, alongside rivers, and even through backyards.
这条小道还穿过农田,与河流相接,甚至穿过后院.
Hiking an entire long-distance trail in one year is called thru-hiking.
一年后徒步走一整条长途小道 被称为"搭便车"
Most thru-hikers begin in spring and hike north, as I did, because it’s already warm down south.
也因为南方已经暖和了。
Thousands of people try to complete an A.
上千人试图完成一个A.
T.
（字母T）
thru-hike each year, but only a few hundred succeed.
每年只有几百个成功。
I am writing as one of the lucky few who have completed this grueling and demanding endeavor.
我是作为幸运的少数人之一写作的,他们完成了这项艰巨而艰巨的工作。
Fun Facts about the Appalachian Trail Length: 2,190 miles (3,524 km) Steps on an A.
《阿巴拉契亚轨距的有趣的事实》:2,190英里(3,524公里)
T.
（字母T）
thru-hike: Approximately five million Highest point: Clingman’s Dome, North Carolina– Tennessee border, 6,643 feet (2,025 m) above sea level Elevation gain and loss: Equivalent to hiking Mount Everest from sea level and back—sixteen times!
车: 大约500万高点:克林曼的穹顶,北卡罗莱纳州-田纳西州边界,海拔6,643英尺(2,025米),海拔增减: 等同从海平面和回回游珠穆朗玛峰16次!
Preparation Is Key I spent several months intensively preparing for my thru-hike.
准备是关键 我花了几个月时间 紧张地准备我的车。
I walked wherever I could with my full backpack on.
我穿满了背包就随处走
I did many practice hikes in poor weather.
我在恶劣的天气下做过很多徒步旅行
To learn about what supplies I would need, I got a job at an outdoor store.
为了了解我需要什么用品 我在户外商店找了份工作
I tried to save as much money as I could.
我尽量省钱
After months of preparation, I was ready to start hiking.
经过几个月的准备,我准备开始徒步旅行.
I rode the train from New York City to Atlanta, Georgia, and got a ride to the trailhead.
我坐火车从纽约市到佐治亚州亚特兰大 搭车到前头
I took my first step on April 4, 2016.
我于2016年4月4日迈出了第一步.
My thru-hike had begun!
我的车已经开始了!
The next few days were some of the hardest.
接下来的几天是最难熬的
My body and mind had to acclimate to the daily challenges of hiking.
我的身体和头脑必须适应每天的徒步挑战。
I practiced setting up my tent inside my apartment.
我在公寓里练习搭帐篷
I did a practice hike across the Brooklyn Bridge wearing my backpack full of supplies.
我穿行过布鲁克林桥 背上装满了补给品
The Trail Community Ever since I had heard about the A.
拖车社区 自从我听说A。
T.
（字母T）
as a kid, the notion of its trail community intrigued me.
童年时,它的行踪概念让我很感兴趣
Just imagine an entire community, constantly moving at different speeds, sprawled across 2,190 miles (3,524 km) of continuous trail measuring only a few feet wide.
想象一下整个社区 以不同的速度不断移动 横跨了2,190英里(3,524公里)的连续小径 仅能测量出几英尺宽
Interesting people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and abilities choose to hike the A.
有趣的人 各个年龄,文化背景, 和能力选择 升起A。
T.
（字母T）
each year.
每年。
I met many veterans who had recently returned from overseas.
我认识了许多最近从海外回来的退伍军人。
Many people were hiking to recover from trauma and tragedies.
许多人为了从创伤和悲剧中康复而徒步旅行。
Everyone I met was on the A.
我遇见的每个人都在A上
T.
（字母T）
for a reason, and everyone had a story to tell.
每个人都有故事要讲
Whereas some thru-hikers hiked with a group, I chose to hike alone most of the time because I enjoyed meeting new people and keeping my own schedule.
我选择独自出行, 因为我喜欢和新人见面,
Whenever I felt lonely, I could find friends in fellow hikers.
每当我感到孤独, 我可以找到朋友 在同行。
The A.
甲级联赛.
T.
（字母T）
was a special place where I could strike the perfect balance between solitude and good company.
一个特别的地方,我可以在孤独和好相处之间 达成完美的平衡
Mc Afee’s Knob in Virginia is the most photographed place on the Appalachian Trail.
麦克·阿菲在弗吉尼亚的克诺布是阿巴拉契亚地道上照片最多的地点.
Daily Challenges One of the most difficult aspects of hiking every single day was just that—hiking every single day!
日常挑战 每天徒步旅行最困难的一个方面就是,
Most thru-hikers subsist on inexpensive foods that are lightweight, are easy to prepare, and won’t spoil.
以低廉的食品为生,
On a typical day on the trail, I woke up with the Sun, hiked until I reached my daily goal, and got to camp just before sunset.
在小道上一个典型的一天,我与太阳一起醒来,走来走去,直到我达到我的日常目标,就在日出前去露营.
The distance I hiked each day varied depending on the weather and terrain as well as my personal goals and level of exhaustion.
我每天行走的距离因天气和地形以及我的个人目标和疲劳程度而异。
I typically tried to stay at campsites that had a lean-to shelter, a water source, and an outhouse.
通常我试图留在营地,那里有一个精密的住所,一个水源,一个出入口。
Otherwise, I set up my small tent.
否则,我搭起我的小帐篷。
Shelters were generally small, such as this one in Pennsylvania (top), and also crowded, such as this one in the Smoky Mountains (bottom).
避难所一般很小,例如宾夕法尼亚州(顶部)的这个避难所,也有拥挤的避难所,例如烟台山(下部)的这个避难所.
If I was unable to find a space in a shelter, I set up my tent, as I did in this forest in Vermont.
如果我无法在避难所找到一个空间,我搭起我的帐篷,就像我在佛蒙特州的森林里所做的那样.
Math Minute My thru-hike took 181 days.
数学分钟 我的摩托车花了181天
How far on average did I hike each day?
我每天平均走多远?
Answer: 12.
答复:12。
1 miles (19.
1英里(19.
5 km) On rainy days, I planned my whole day around arriving at a shelter in time to get a spot, as shelters can fill up quickly in bad weather.
5公里)在雨季,我规划了一整天的时间来及时到达一个避难所以获得一个位置,因为避难所可以在恶劣天气中迅速填满.
Sometimes it rained nonstop for several days in a row, and I couldn’t fully dry out until I reached a town.
有时连续数天不停地下雨,
Every few days I went into a nearby town to replenish my food, take a shower, and do my laundry.
每过几天,我就去附近的一个小镇 补充我的食物,洗澡,洗衣服。
I learned that properly resting and resupplying were just as important as hiking.
我了解到,适当的休息和再补给与徒步旅行同样重要。
The most important concern while hiking is safety.
徒步旅行时最重要的关切是安全.
On my thru-hike, I encountered black bears, venomous snakes, and disease-carrying ticks.
在我脚下,我遇到黑熊 有毒蛇 有病的虱子
Knowing what to do when faced with unsavory critters is critical to staying safe in the woods: remain calm, act respectfully, and keep a safe distance.
要在森林中保持安全:保持冷静、尊重行事、保持安全距离。
Hikers store anything with a food odor on “bear poles” to avoid attracting bears to their campground.
栖息地将任何有食物味的东西存放在"熊柱"上,以避免被熊吸引到他们的营地去.
I filtered all my water and was cautious about hygiene to avoid getting sick.
我过滤了所有的水 并谨慎的卫生 以避免生病。
To prevent hypothermia, I stayed dry and warm.
为了防止低温,我保持干燥和温暖。
Having the right shoes and making sure I rested when I felt it was necessary helped me avoid injuries.
拥有合适的鞋子,确保我休息 当我觉得有必要帮助我避免受伤。
Keeping my gear well organized allowed me to be prepared in case of an emergency.
保持我的装备 良好的组织 允许我为紧急情况做好准备。
Staying in touch with loved ones was important both for safety and for addressing the homesickness that came with spending months alone in the woods.
与所爱的人保持联系对于安全和解决因在森林中独自呆了几个月而导致的无家可归问题都很重要。
Although I felt very happy most of the time, one of the biggest challenges I faced was that hiking was not always fun.
虽然我大部分时间都感到非常高兴,但我面临的最大挑战之一是徒步旅行并不总是很有趣.
In fact, I was often very hungry, exhausted, and sore.
事实上,我常常非常饥饿,疲惫和痛苦。
Sometimes I even got bored.
有时我甚至感到无聊。
I learned that the best way to overcome these challenges was to lean on the people around me—the trail community— for support.
我了解到,克服这些挑战的最好办法是依靠我周围的人——小路社区——获得支持。
Intense heat caused most water sources to dry up in New York, so I filtered puddle water.
强烈的热量导致大部分水源在纽约被干涸,所以我过滤出水坑.
At times, the trail felt endless— but it was still beautiful, as it is here in North Carolina.
有时,小道感觉无穷无尽——但是它仍然很美,就像它位于北卡罗来纳州一样。
Like the beginning of my hike, the end was difficult.
就像我开始远行一样 结局很艰难
With the fall season in full swing, it had started getting cold at night, and I was hungrier than I had ever felt.
随着秋天的到来 夜晚开始变冷 我比以前更饿
The mountains of northern New England were undoubtedly the hardest to climb.
新英格兰北部的山脉无疑是最难攀登的.
My pace was cut in half as I traversed the steep White Mountains in New Hampshire and the rocky ranges of southern Maine.
我穿越新罕布什尔州陡峭的白山 和缅因州南部多岩石的山脉时 速度被缩短了一半
After nearly six months of hiking, I did it—I summited Mount Katahdin on October 1, 2016!
经过近六个月的徒步旅行,我做到了... 我于2016年10月1日登顶了卡塔赫丁山!
However difficult they were, these last days on the trail were also unlike my first.
不管他们有多难,最后几天的线索 也和我第一次不一样。
I felt as though I was a different person than when I had started hiking.
我觉得自己和开始徒步旅行时不一样
I never felt so strong, confident, and accomplished.
我从未感到如此坚强、自信和成就。
As a child, I rarely played sports, but after thru- hiking, I could call myself an athlete for the first time.
小时候,我很少参加运动,但徒步旅行后,我可以第一次自称运动员.
After hiking more than 2,000 miles (3,000 km), I am noticeably skinnier and dirtier than when I began.
经过2000多英里(3,000公里)的徒步旅行后,我比开始的时候更明显地更加肤浅和肮脏.
Reflections Since I finished my hike, many people have asked me about my favorite memories.
反思 自从 许多人问我最喜欢的记忆。
My fondest memories were those times when a challenge that seemed insurmountable turned into something beautiful.
我最美好的记忆是,那个时候,一个似乎无法克服的挑战变成了一件美丽的事。
One night when I was camping alone on a treeless mountaintop, strong winds and heavy rain caused my tent to collapse.
一天晚上,我独自在一个无树的山顶上露营,强风和暴雨使我的帐篷倒塌.
I became frustrated and afraid.
我变得沮丧和害怕。
At 3:00 a.
凌晨三点
m.
（字母m）
, I gave up trying to sleep and decided to pack my belongings, eat breakfast, and start hiking.
我放弃睡觉 决定收拾行李 吃早餐 开始徒步旅行
What followed was the most amazing sunrise I had ever seen, all alone on a mountaintop.
之后是我见过最令人惊奇的日出, 独自在山顶上。
I had faced a challenge that at first seemed impossible but over time became something incredible.
我遇到一个挑战,起初似乎不可能,但随着时间的推移,它变得不可思议。
Many people have asked me, “How did you do it?”
许多人问我,“你是如何做到的? “
I tell them that I hiked the entire Appalachian Trail the same way you do anything else: one step at a time.
我告诉他们,我徒步攀登了整个阿巴拉契亚轨迹 就像你所做的一切一样:一步一步。
People have also asked me, “Why did you do it?”
人们还问我,“你为什么这样做? “
After the most challenging night of my adventure, I enjoyed beautiful views of the Roan Highlands in Tennessee.
在经历了我最有挑战性的冒险之夜之后,我享受了田纳西州隆高地的美丽景色.
Looking back, the reasons I kept going were different from my reasons when I began.
回想起来,我一直走的原因 和我开始的原因不一样
I felt so surrounded by love and support from those around me and at home that I never really wanted to stop.
我感到身边的人和家里的人的爱和支持,我从未想过停下来。
I’m writing this book several months after finishing my thru-hike.
我写这本书时,
My knees still hurt from those five million steps, and I’m not sure how long the pain will continue.
我膝盖仍然被这五百万步所伤,
I was away from people I love for six months.
我离开我爱的人 六个月。
So you might be wondering, was it worth it?
所以你可能想知道, 它值得吗?
I followed a dream, one step after another, for five million steps.
我追随着一个梦,一步接一步,为500万步.
No one can ever take that accomplishment away from me.
没有人能夺走我的成就
I left my comfort zone and healed the heaviness in my heart.
我离开了我的舒适地带,治愈了心中的沉重.
I planned and saved money and learned to live on a tight budget.
我计划并节省了资金,学会了靠紧的预算生活.
I also learned to value every item I carried because my life depended on it.
我还学会了珍视每一件物品 因为我的生命依赖于它
Despite all the challenges, in the end, not only was thru-hiking worth it, it was an invaluable experience.
尽管面临种种挑战,但归根结底,这不仅值得一试,而且是一种宝贵的经验。
I often think about the beautiful places I visited, including Mount Katahdin in Maine.
我经常想起我访问过的美丽地方,包括缅因州的卡塔赫丁山.