Why would a middle-aged businessman, who had never even spent a
single night outdoors, attempt to hike the entire 2,180 mile
Appalachian Trail? Bill Walker, a former commodities trader in
Chicago and London, and an avid 'streetwalker', had developed a
virtual obsession to thru-hike the AT, which runs for fourteen
states from Georgia to Maine. In the early spring of 2005 he set
off, determined to hike this Georgia-to-northern Maine wilderness
trail before the arrival of winter. Immediately, he realized he had
plunged into a whole new world. The AT has some ferociously
difficult terrain, winding through dramatically diverse geography,
and covers the very highest peaks in the East. Walker's near 7-foot
height earned him the trail name, Skywalker, and drew raves from
fellow hikers. But that same height made him more vulnerable to
weight loss, cold weather, and crushing fatigue. An elemental fear
of bears, snakes, and getting lost also loomed large. The journey
often seemed like a see-saw battle between his determination vs.
his blunders. No other country has a footpath even remotely as
popular as the Appalachian Trail. Up to 4,000,000 people hike on
the AT during any given year. Mortals are compelled--or perhaps
cursed--to relive their lifetime adventure. This is Bill Walker's
(Skywalker's) unforgettable version, leavened with ruthlessly
self-deprecating humor. His fondest hope is to inspire other
rookies and novices, to give the Appalachian Trail a try as well.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
