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Hoofin' It on the John Muir Trail: A Sierra Nevada Wilderness Adventure

"This book reminds and inspires us to search for the wildness that lives inside of us."--Lori Oliver-Tierney, author, Trudge: A Midlife Crisis on the John Muir Trail"I absolutely loved reading this book."--Amazon reader"This book impressed and inspired me."--Amazon readerNearing age 70, with five long-distance European hikes in the bag, Reg is finally ready to tackle one of the most iconic treks the United States offers.Or is he?A self-proclaimed slackpacker who enjoys a shower, cold beer, and warm bed at the end of each dusty day, Reg throws caution aside, signing on with a packing company for a 30-day trek along California's historic John Muir Trail.With the support of three packers on horseback, each leading a team of mules, Reg, his wife Sue, and nine other hikers set foot on a 246-mile adventure through the stunning Sierra Nevada wilderness.Daily challenges await, including seemingly insurmountable high-elevation climbs under scorching sun as well as rocky, knee-busting descents. No showers, no toilets, no warm bed.Will Reg overcome his mountain of misgivings as he plunges into the unknown?"Read the exciting account of Reg and Sue's remarkable transformation...their story is fascinating, entertaining, and powerfully inspiring."--Tom Hesch, author,Twenty Years to the Finish Line"An enduring and inspiring hike, illuminating the realities of walking into the unknown."David Smart, author,The Trail ProvidesRead more

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