Hikertrash

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Teetering awkwardly on the brink of insanity, unable to handle life in snowy, cold, ultra conservative North Idaho, Carl and Erin sold their house and set out in search of a new place to call home Suddenly finding themselves completely free of responsibilities, jobless, and with a little spare cash in the bank, it didn t take long before their serious search for a new life took some unexpected twists and turns What do you think we should do when we return to the States Erin asked Carl, as they sat outside a tiny cafe sipping coffee It was a question that had been plaguing her for weeks as they budget travelled across South East Asia in an attempt to avoid winter and reality I ve been thinking about it, and I think we should thru hike the Pacific Crest Trail Was Carl s totally unexpected reply.Spend months on end traipsing through the wilderness, petting bunnies and chasing rainbows, as they hiked 2,660 miles from Mexico to Canada How could Erin possibly say no Life Rule 1 Never, ever, turn down an adventure.Friends wagered they wouldn t last a week, but before they knew it, days turned into months as they made their way across America at three miles an hour As Carl and Erin morphed into Bearclaw and Hummingbird, they found that being hikertrash suited them.Though they will both admit the trail was life altering, there were no great epiphanies, no magic answers to all of life s burning questions, no ah ha moments when suddenly life made sense This is not a tale of personal growth.Through blisters and shin splints, jaw dropping landscapes and craptastically unspectacular forests, searing heat and pouring rain, complete hilarity and utter exhaustion, this is the story of what day to day life is really like on one of America s greatest trails.As told through Hummingbird s journal entries, this is the story of life on the trail the people you meet, the things you see, and how, mile by mile, you eventually become Hikertrash.Includes 6 Overview Maps to Follow our Journey 19 Black White Photos of Sights Along the Trail Leave No Trace Tips Our Gear Lists Our Trail RecipesWhat Is Hikertrash Hikertrash a long distance hiker, shabby and homeless in appearance, rarely bathed and rank in odor, at home outdoors than in society, with a deep reverence and respect for all things wild. Read Hikertrash – kino-fada.fr I have also hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada, and I have read many books before and since about long distance backpacking Hikertrash Life on the Pacific Crest Trail is the most accurate portrayal of the experience, and the best one that I have read I highly recommend it to anyone with an adventurous spirit.A truly e...A great account of the couple s hike of the PCT.An honest description of the life of an thru hiker Story that is easy to read and make you root for Hummingbird and her friends to win their race against the winter.This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers To view it, click here I was really excited to read this book c mon Hikertrash Who wouldn t want to read a book with that title , being committed to hiking the PCT one day, but it fell way short of my expectations.The good This book made me laugh a lot Erin s descriptions of mishaps and foibles on the trail were really funny I also enjoyed reading about her descriptions of the terrain and other thru hikers she encountered on her journey I liked her honesty about the experience she didn t play the hero angle, I was really excited to read this book c mon Hikertrash Who wouldn t want to read a book with that ...Well written and honest, I have to compare this to Wild, another PCT memoir While Wild felt like a novel that happened to be written about someone s life, this feltlike a travelog which happened to be in book form Part of the appeal of a book like this is the day to day realities of life on the trail, and here Hummingbird does not skimp She does t go so far as to write a series of reviews of her equipment, but she is honest and thorough in describing the trials and tribulations and joys Well written and honest, I have to compare this to Wild, another PCT memoir While Wild felt like a novel that happened to be written about someone s life, this feltlike a travelog which happened to be in book form Part of the appeal of a book like this is the day to da...I wanted to read this book just before the August September influx of PCT thru hikers to Bend, when my husband trolls REI to find hikers to bring to our house for a good night s sleep, laundry, and showers It was extremely enlightening withou...Adventure, Friendships Made and Challenges of life on the trailI gave this a five out of five because it was an enjoyable true account of hikers Hummingbird and Bearclaw and life on the Pacific Crest Trail Along the way the developed New friendships with other PCT through hikers, and people they met along the way It gives real accounts of the conditions of living months on the trail dealing with the good the bad and ugly weather, the importance of a good tent and other gear Hummingbird descri Adventure, Friendships Made and Challenges of life on the trailI gave this a five out of five because it was an enjoyable true account of hikers Hummingbird and Bearclaw and life on the Pacific Crest Trail Along the way the developed New friendships with other PCT through hikers, and people they met along the way It gives real accounts of the conditions of living months on the trail dealing with the good the bad and ugly weather, t...Great intertwining of trail description, social interactions, and inner thoughts feelings The format of the book made for convenient stopping points even if I only had a few minutes to pick it up Great storyI enjoyed this book a lot OK, it s possible that I give 5 star reviews a bit too much, but come on, I have to follow my heart I don t intend to actually hike the Pacific Crest Trail, so I do it vicariously, though this and through Wild.Great ground level view of long distance thru hiking Great read for anyone thinking about trying to do the PCT.

Hikertrash
  • English
  • 13 June 2018
  • Paperback
  • 319 pages
  • Erin Miller
  • Hikertrash