The Great Alone
Book description
Time is precious. The world is waiting. Rediscover yourself. The Great Alone is the epic adventure of a relatable explorer.
Why read it?
1 author picked The Great Alone as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
As someone who has hiked a few sections of the Pacific Crest Trail, I found this memoir of the author’s experiences while through-hiking the PCT to be visually stunning and delightful.
He managed to describe his daily progress with enough variety that I never grew tired of his quest. This story has inspired me to return to the trail for another section or two!
From Diane's list on long walking adventures.
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