Read Online Walking Thru A Couple Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail eBook Michael Tyler
Download As PDF : Walking Thru A Couple Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail eBook Michael Tyler
Bored and fed up with life, staring down a 50th birthday, Mike Tyler was looking for a change. Life had become routinized and unexciting. Maybe it was a mid-life crisis, or maybe just a yearning for one last big adventure. Mike decides to try hiking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail, just to see what happens.
Mike convinces his wife, Margo, to join him. Together they embark on a five-month hike full of anticipation. They hike through some of the most stunning and remote places in the country on a trail full of unique, offbeat characters. But the trail had even more to offer than either of them had anticipated.
Read Online Walking Thru A Couple Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail eBook Michael Tyler
"As a person who got about 400 miles on a failed attempt at hiking the PCT, I found that part of the book very reflective of my experience and well written except total omission of the Deep Creek hot springs for a hiker needing a hot tub seemed strange. I would also liked to have learned more about the equipment, food, techniques and such. Except for tortillas and peanut butter for lunch , and assault the Sierra passes early AM, there is little insight here as to how they did it. But it is a great story about a married couple sharing a fabulous experience ... and that's what great relationships are all about."
Product details
|
Tags : Buy Walking Thru A Couple's Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail Read 29 Reviews - ,ebook,Michael Tyler,Walking Thru A Couple's Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail,Travel / Special Interest / Adventure,Biography Autobiography / Adventurers Explorers
Walking Thru A Couple Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail eBook Michael Tyler Reviews :
Walking Thru A Couple Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail eBook Michael Tyler Reviews
- If you liked Cheryl Strayed's book "Wild" you'll love this story! Almost makes me want to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. I visited many of the places in the book on our RV road trip so reading how this couple became totally immersed in the wilderness makes me respect how difficult but inspiring their adventure must have been. Loved it!
- I really enjoyed this story, and not just because I know the protagonists personally. As a fellow outdoor enthusiast, I've spent many days hiking portions of the Pacific Crest Trail, some of them in the company of Mike and Margo (though not on this occasion). The book resonated strongly with me because it captures the essence of their journey without getting overwhelmed by the endless details accompanying such an undertaking. I also like that it's not just a diary/journal rehashing, as many other PCT accounts turn out. Mike does a great job letting the dialog and descriptions flow to poignant insights about the challenges faced and rewards gained, by himself individually as well as alongside his better half. It was a joy to rediscover my friends through this short book that is "deep" enough to make us all yearn for a taste of life on the trail - away from the madding crowds.
- As a person who got about 400 miles on a failed attempt at hiking the PCT, I found that part of the book very reflective of my experience and well written except total omission of the Deep Creek hot springs for a hiker needing a hot tub seemed strange. I would also liked to have learned more about the equipment, food, techniques and such. Except for tortillas and peanut butter for lunch , and assault the Sierra passes early AM, there is little insight here as to how they did it. But it is a great story about a married couple sharing a fabulous experience ... and that's what great relationships are all about.
- This is an extremely readable book. The narrative flows smoothly and effortlessly and you just want to keep reading to see how things turn out. In some sections there was an obstacle that wasn't resolved for the reader but that didn't hamper the enjoyment of the book. It's nice to vicariously live through the adventures of others. This was a trip well worth taking...for participants and reader alike.
- This book is a far cry from other trail books on couples like "Mile 445" or "A Long Way From No Where" but it a nice, short read. You won't find much in the way of romance or drama between the couple. In fact, much of their personal life is left out of the book. I think the biggest thing that happened in the entire hike is the author having to get an infected boil on his back dealt with. I'm not sure the story is worthy of a book but it's still a good insight into what you can expect on the PCT.
- I enjoyed this ALOT - interesting along the way regarding landscape, climate, etc. - meeting others along the way - how they
received mail, food - found new friends. Always in good spirits - never complaining. Considering
their age, I was very impressed with their fortitude. Some printing errors in book, but guess he
published it himself - and it didn't really matter. - I have read several books on the PCT Trail and also many on the Appalachian Trail. This one was the least exciting and really did not give one a feel for exactly how a typical day unfolded on such a hike. It sort of glossed over everything and made it sound quite easy, whereas I know it is not.
- This is not the kind of book I would usually read. It's not necessarily a subject matter that I seek out, but I found it very enjoyable and easy to read. I had planned on using it as light reading in my down time but found myself not wanting to put it down and making down time so I could finish it. A fun adventure that makes me want to abandon real life and feel the peace that was described very well. So glad I read this.
