Day 88 &8211; 1,130 trail miles north,Ward Peak, Northern California"Boy that was a long way up!" exclaims the day-hiker, a mile or two from the road. "Where are you coming from?""Oh, Mexico," I say coolly, and saunter on by.Faced with the prospect of a nine-to-five job, Natasha Carver instead decided to walk from Mexico to Canada. She followed...Read more
Day 88 &8211; 1,130 trail miles north,Ward Peak, Northern California"Boy that was a long way up!" exclaims the day-hiker, a mile or two from the road. "Where are you coming from?""Oh, Mexico," I say coolly, and saunter on by.Faced with the prospect of a nine-to-five job, Natasha Carver instead decided to walk from Mexico to Canada. She followed...Read more
Trail magic; kindnesses from the hearts of strangers add magic to hikers journeys. This magic is often small a bottle of water, a ride into town, a candy bar. Sometimes the generosity is a meal or a bed for the night. The Holmans, day hikers themselves, live near the Pacific Crest Trail. They searched for a way to give back to their...Read more
Trail magic; kindnesses from the hearts of strangers add magic to hikers journeys. This magic is often small a bottle of water, a ride into town, a candy bar. Sometimes the generosity is a meal or a bed for the night. The Holmans, day hikers themselves, live near the Pacific Crest Trail. They searched for a way to give back to their...Read more
Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is 90% mental. Each year, thousands of backpackerstake to the Pacific Crest Trail with the intention of successfully thru-hiking the 2,650-mile footpath that extends fromMexico toCanada. Despite months of research, thousands of dollars poured into their gear, and countless hours dedicated to grinding away on...Read more
Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is 90% mental. Each year, thousands of backpackerstake to the Pacific Crest Trail with the intention of successfully thru-hiking the 2,650-mile footpath that extends fromMexico toCanada. Despite months of research, thousands of dollars poured into their gear, and countless hours dedicated to grinding away on...Read more
Pilgrimage to the Edge details a four year odyssey hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with unique insights gained from thirty-three years of public service. It showcases the hard-won fight to preserve America's public lands and the diversity of people who continue to use and work them. It vividly displays the contemporary challenges of caring for...Read more
Pilgrimage to the Edge details a four year odyssey hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with unique insights gained from thirty-three years of public service. It showcases the hard-won fight to preserve America's public lands and the diversity of people who continue to use and work them. It vividly displays the contemporary challenges of caring for...Read more
Coming Home is one woman's story of facing fear, loss and isolation. Spanning 40 years, this journey begins with hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 1972. The author details adventurous travels to New Zealand, the Galapagos Islands, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite which are woven together with vivid descriptions of the challenges and celebrations of...Read more
Coming Home is one woman's story of facing fear, loss and isolation. Spanning 40 years, this journey begins with hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 1972. The author details adventurous travels to New Zealand, the Galapagos Islands, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite which are woven together with vivid descriptions of the challenges and celebrations of...Read more
For many people, the Pacific Crest Trail is the ultimate long-distance hiking trail. Beginning in the dry valleys of southern California, it follows the crest of the snow-capped Sierras and ends in the ancient forests of Washingtons Cascades. Along the way, national treasures such as Yosemite, Crater Lake, and Mount Rainier make this trail one...Read more
For many people, the Pacific Crest Trail is the ultimate long-distance hiking trail. Beginning in the dry valleys of southern California, it follows the crest of the snow-capped Sierras and ends in the ancient forests of Washingtons Cascades. Along the way, national treasures such as Yosemite, Crater Lake, and Mount Rainier make this trail one...Read more
Four years removed from her first long-distance hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, Julie, aka Stopwatch, is ready to embark on another thru-hike, this time following the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail, a 2181 mile continuous footpath from Georgia to Maine. She is accompanied by her husband, Matt, aka Optimist, for whom it is his second...Read more
Four years removed from her first long-distance hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, Julie, aka Stopwatch, is ready to embark on another thru-hike, this time following the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail, a 2181 mile continuous footpath from Georgia to Maine. She is accompanied by her husband, Matt, aka Optimist, for whom it is his second...Read more
When I finished hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2009 I wrote about my adventure for my family and friends. A number of them told me they felt like they were hiking the Appalachian Trail with me from the comfort of home. I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2012. They wanted me to write about that adventure, too. When I finished writing the book,...Read more
When I finished hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2009 I wrote about my adventure for my family and friends. A number of them told me they felt like they were hiking the Appalachian Trail with me from the comfort of home. I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2012. They wanted me to write about that adventure, too. When I finished writing the book,...Read more
" Historical documentation and pictures intertwine with John's war experience and nightmares. How it affected John, his parents, wife and children. US info on Blood Drives, recycling, rations, the draft and production of war materials. Cecilienhof Palace and Reichstag historically detailed."Read more
" Historical documentation and pictures intertwine with John's war experience and nightmares. How it affected John, his parents, wife and children. US info on Blood Drives, recycling, rations, the draft and production of war materials. Cecilienhof Palace and Reichstag historically detailed."Read more
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) meanders from the California-Mexico border north to the border of Washington and Canada. It's a rigorous trail, first envisioned in 1926 and now encompassing some 2,650 miles. Each volume of this new series focuses on section-by-section pieces of the PCT.Read more
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) meanders from the California-Mexico border north to the border of Washington and Canada. It's a rigorous trail, first envisioned in 1926 and now encompassing some 2,650 miles. Each volume of this new series focuses on section-by-section pieces of the PCT.Read more
"Walking Home" is one hiker's experience on the Pacific Crest Trail. Starting at the Mexican border with her best friend Syd, Jamie documents her thoughts in daily journal entries. Nature is felt through every page of this book.Read more
"Walking Home" is one hiker's experience on the Pacific Crest Trail. Starting at the Mexican border with her best friend Syd, Jamie documents her thoughts in daily journal entries. Nature is felt through every page of this book.Read more
Palm Springs has long been known by Los Angeles residents for its beautiful hiking trails. With the Joshua Tree National Monument to the east, the San Bernardino National Forest north and south, and the Pacific Crest Trail not far away, this area is rife with wonderful outdoor opportunities. This book collects each of them and offers detailed...Read more
Palm Springs has long been known by Los Angeles residents for its beautiful hiking trails. With the Joshua Tree National Monument to the east, the San Bernardino National Forest north and south, and the Pacific Crest Trail not far away, this area is rife with wonderful outdoor opportunities. This book collects each of them and offers detailed...Read more
Stretching over 2600 miles from the Mexican to the Canadian border, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) passes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the U.S. Each year hundreds of hikers attempt to complete the entire trail while thousands of others take it in smaller sections. Designed for thru hikers, section hikers, and day hikers it...Read more
Stretching over 2600 miles from the Mexican to the Canadian border, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) passes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the U.S. Each year hundreds of hikers attempt to complete the entire trail while thousands of others take it in smaller sections. Designed for thru hikers, section hikers, and day hikers it...Read more
