Time Magazine Article on Cheryl Strayed–Author of Popular Pacific Crest Trail Book
“Should I do the Pacific Crest Trail this summer?” one anxious caller asks Cheryl Strayed, author of the smashing new bestseller, ‘Wild–From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail’. “Go,” Strayed immediately exhorts the caller. “Do it.” Indeed, anecdotal evidence shows that many people are following her advice and headed out for sojourns on that great western trek, the 2,663 mile Pacific Crest Trai (PCT)l. This is nothing but good news for everyone–the hikers, American society...
read moreSkywalker–Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail (Free Amazon Kindle)
The outdoor narrative, Skywalker–Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail, by Bill Walker, will be available for free upload on Amazon Kindle this weekend (September 22 and 23). This is a story of Bill Walker’s thru-hike attempt of the 2,180 mile Appalachian Trail (AT). Walker had never even spent the night outdoors before. However, he had developed an obsession with hiking the entire Appalachian Trail in one hiking season, after reading the bestseller, A Walk in the Woods, by Bill Bryson. Walker set off north in early April of...
read moreAmazon 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...
read moreBest 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 scenery is spectacular. The trail often crosses Skyline Drive. Yes, there are 1,000 foot climbs, but they...
read morePacific 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 levels in the Sierras this year, thru-hikers have already begun scaling the commanding heights of the...
read moreFree 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.
read moreFree 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.
read moreFree Amazon Kindle: Skywalker–Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail
Skywalker–Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail will be available for free upload on Amazon Kindle, Saturday June 2d only. This may be good value, given that this book has consistently been in the top 1-2% on Amazon Kindle. Feel free to take advantage of this offer and even post a review on Skywalker’s Amazon page.
read moreRocky Surface on the mid-Atlantic States of the Appalachian Trail.
“Pennsylvania rocks,” is the old Appalachian Trail joke. Of course, it’s not entirely a joke. Every one of the 14 states on the Appalachian Trail is renowned for one thing. For example, New Hampshire is renowned for its difficult White Mountains, while Maine’s ethereal beauty if frequently extolled. The mid-Atlantic states represent a sort of ‘root-canal’ phase of the Appalachian Trail. Thru-hikers traditionally pass through these low elevations in mid-summer, when the bugs and humidity are at their...
read moreAmazon Travel Department Recommends ‘Skywalker–Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail’
william b walker, Are you looking for something in our Travel Books department? If so, you might be interested in these items. The Best Way: El Camino de Santiago by Bill Walker List Price: $12.95 Price: $11.65 You Save: $1.30 (10%) A Pilgrim’s Guide to the Camino de Santiago: St. Jean * Roncesvalles * Santiago (Camino Guides) by John Brierley List Price: $29.95 Price: $18.26 You Save: $11.69 (39%) Camino de Santiago: To Walk Far, Carry Less by Jean-Christie Ashmore Price: $24.95 Skywalker–Close Encounters on the...
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