Painted Blazes: Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Loner

Painted Blazes: Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Loner

A chance meeting led to Jeffâ€™s discovery of the Appalachian Trail. Who would have ever guessed that during his journey, â€œLonerâ€ as heâ€™s known in hiker circles, would be bitten by a dog (and a lobster), happen upon a plane crash, chat with a wanted fugitive, come face to face with a black bear, see a ghost, be in a car accident, run completely out of money (twice), spend the night under a jail, lose 80 pounds, and find the girl of his dreams. All to have the time of his life, feel the kindness of others, and ultimately learn, heâ€™s not a loner after all.

Documenting his trip on YouTube for friends and family, thousands more also followed along, vicariously. This story captures the excitement, sometimes sadness, and danger of a thru-hike with many added details, funny characters, and dozens of incidents never revealed before.

More than just a memoir, aspiring thru-hikers will find â€œHiker Tipsâ€ on ultralight backpacking (Lonerâ€™s pack weight was just 13 pounds), hammock camping, living on a budget, etc. Readers will also gain rare insight into a subculture with its own ethics, trail names, hostel system, language, and folklore. Happy hiking! And donâ€™t forgetâ€¦
Find some adventure - in your adventure!
Country USA
Manufacturer Shadow Archer Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2017-07-28
Format Kindle eBook

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