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Clearance Sale at the Ultimate A.T. Store
Posted on Sep 20th 2019
It’s time for two things at the Ultimate Appalachian Trail Store®:
- Preparing new editions of our two most popular books.
- Clearing the shelves so Santa has more room for holiday surprises!
Effective right now while supplies last, you'll receive 40% off the 2019 editions of the Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers’ Companion and the Appalachian Trail Data Book!
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Thru-Hiker's Companion $14.95 $8.97 |
2019 A.T. |
Also available at 40% off:
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We have lots of other A.T. items on steep discount — from wallets to coffee-table books — which you can find by visiting
our clearance page today!
*While supplies last. All offers are subject to availability and selection may vary. Prices are subject to change.
Want to place an order over the phone? Call us toll-free at 888-287-8673 during weekday business hours!
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