Amazon Sports and Outdoors Books Department Recommends Skywalker–Highs and Lows on the Pacific Crest Trail and Skywalker–Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail

Are you looking for something in our Sports & Outdoors books department? If so, you might be interested in these items. Skywalker–Highs and Lows on the Pacific Crest Trail [Kindle Edition] by Bill Walker Price: $4.95   Skywalker–Close Encounters on the Appalachian trail [Kindle Edition] by Bill...

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Best Section Hikes on the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails

Best Section Hikes on the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails

“Skywalker, I’ve got two weeks off from work. What section would you recommend I do?” That is a question I am often asked. It’s a good one. The good news is that a person can do a lot in two weeks. Probably the easiest part of the entire Appalachian Trail is Shenandoah National Park. It runs 100 miles through the lush green hills of northern Virginia. Wildlife (black bears, white-tailed deer) is plentiful, and the...

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Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers Get Early Entry into ‘High Sierra’

The so-called ‘High Sierra’ is the most renowned part of the entire 2,663 mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). This section, beginning at mile 703 at Kennedy Meadows, reaches the very highest points on the American mainland. PCT thru-hikers have traditionally entered the High Sierra on June 15, Ray Day. Going in before that time is considered dangerous due to the heavy snow melt and swollen streams. However, due to the record low snow...

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Free Amazon Kindle–The Best Way–El Camino de Santiago

The newest narrative on the Camino de Santiago, ‘The Best Way–El Camino de Santiago (2012)’ will be available for a free download on Amazon Kindle both Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3. This narrative has proven popular because of the combination of irreverent, towel-snapping humor and entertaining history of how the Camino de Santiago played a seminal role in the development of western civilization.

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Free Amazon Kindle: Skywalker–Highs and Lows on the Pacific Crest Trail

Skywalker–Highs and Lows on the Pacific Crest Trail will be available for a free download on Amazon Kindle, tomorrow Saturday June 2d only. This narrative of 6’11” Skywalker’s 2009 hike of the 2,663 mile Pacific Crest Trail has consistently sold in the top 2% on Amazon.com  You are welcomed to take advantage of this offer. Posting a short review on Amazon would also be appreciated.  

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