Ask the Author: Jeffrey H. Ryan
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Jeffrey H. Ryan
I would go to the Hundred Acre Wood to meet Pooh, Piglet and Roo for a long walk followed by a picnic.
Jeffrey H. Ryan
The guests were arriving soon. I mistakenly poured a half gallon of vanilla flavor milk into the fish chowder I spent hours preparing.
Jeffrey H. Ryan
The Last of His Kind: The Life and Adventures of Bradford Washburn, America's Boldest Mountaineer. (I'm actually halfway through this one.)
Finding Everett Ruess: The Life and Unsolved Disappearance of a Legendary Wilderness Explorer.
Both of these books are by David Roberts, who is an exceptional adventurer/writer. I enjoy reading back through the stories of epic explorations from our past, and Roberts always offers an exceptional ride.
Finding Everett Ruess: The Life and Unsolved Disappearance of a Legendary Wilderness Explorer.
Both of these books are by David Roberts, who is an exceptional adventurer/writer. I enjoy reading back through the stories of epic explorations from our past, and Roberts always offers an exceptional ride.
Jeffrey H. Ryan
Gotta go with Harry and Sally. That was such a well written story. The years long development of the relationship was terrific.
And "I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich" is one of the all time great movie lines.
And "I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich" is one of the all time great movie lines.
Jeffrey H. Ryan
Hi Norman - Thanks for asking. Ironic for sure, but practically the only photo in the whole book I didn't take is the cover shot. That was up to my publisher. My best guess is also Virginia (the vine on the tree to the left indicates that it's further south than the northeast or say, PA).
Pleased you enjoyed my book and even more so that you're section hiking the mighty path.
Keep in touch!
Jeff Ryan
Pleased you enjoyed my book and even more so that you're section hiking the mighty path.
Keep in touch!
Jeff Ryan
Jeffrey H. Ryan
Great question, Sharon. I believe that Appalachian Odyssey will eventually be issued as an ebook. I will ask the publisher and let you know what I find out.
Jeffrey H. Ryan
I decided that the best way to tell the story was in the order we did the trips. Part of the uniqueness of the adventure was that we took turns deciding where to hike next - part of PA one year, part of VA the next and so forth. A bit more eclectic than describing a through hike from end to end in "state by state" fashion, but it reflects how it happened.
Jeffrey H. Ryan
I was born and raised in the Portland area and spent much of my youth exploring the woods behind our home. My parents owned a small boat, so we often went to the nearby islands to have picnics and spend time outdoors. Those years had a lasting impact, for sure.
When I got older, I turned my attention to adventures in other parts of the state. From 1985-1986, I climbed the highest 50 mountains in Maine (47 weekends) and in 1995, I did the length of Maine with the same friend (bicycled from Portsmouth, NH to Sugarloaf, hiked from Sugarloaf to Telos Lake, paddled a canoe from Telos to Madawaska. That trip took 24 days.
I've also hiked the AT in Maine 5 times (over 1,000 miles in those trips alone). So to sum up, I guess the type of Mainer I am is an inquisitive, active and dedicated one.
When I got older, I turned my attention to adventures in other parts of the state. From 1985-1986, I climbed the highest 50 mountains in Maine (47 weekends) and in 1995, I did the length of Maine with the same friend (bicycled from Portsmouth, NH to Sugarloaf, hiked from Sugarloaf to Telos Lake, paddled a canoe from Telos to Madawaska. That trip took 24 days.
I've also hiked the AT in Maine 5 times (over 1,000 miles in those trips alone). So to sum up, I guess the type of Mainer I am is an inquisitive, active and dedicated one.
Jeffrey H. Ryan
Hi Chris -
The Appalachian Trail begins (or ends, depending on your direction of travel) in Maine, USA, the northeastern-most state. The trail section in Maine is over 280 miles, more than 1/10th of the 2,100 mile path to northern Georgia. Along the way, the AT touches parts of 14 states. The longest stretch is its traverse of Virginia, which at 550 miles, represents more than 1/4 of the entire trail.
Thank you for asking.
Jeffrey Ryan
The Appalachian Trail begins (or ends, depending on your direction of travel) in Maine, USA, the northeastern-most state. The trail section in Maine is over 280 miles, more than 1/10th of the 2,100 mile path to northern Georgia. Along the way, the AT touches parts of 14 states. The longest stretch is its traverse of Virginia, which at 550 miles, represents more than 1/4 of the entire trail.
Thank you for asking.
Jeffrey Ryan
Jeffrey H. Ryan
I am currently getting ready for my national book tour (starting in July, 2016) and gathering info for my next book.
Jeffrey H. Ryan
Nature is the greatest inspiration for me. Whenever I need a little encouragement, I get out into the fresh air.
Jeffrey H. Ryan
Appalachian Odyssey actually took shape over almost three decades, but it wasn't ready to become a book until I had developed the perspective I needed to make it interesting.
Jeffrey H. Ryan
I go for walks :)
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