A Gang of One - Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

by Lief Carlsen, John Karpinski (Photographer)

One man's account of five months, 2650 miles, and three pairs of boots on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2011.

230 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

A candid and honest account of one man's life on the PCT. Well done.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I felt like Lief had a Cadillac experience with his wife meeting him along the trail in the pamper camper. But I do not think that diminishes from his accomplishment at all. Shot, the guy is 62 years old and hiked 2600 miles, my hat is off to him! This is the journal of his experiences, I liked hearing about his day to day routine, I am surprised that he didn't have more problems with injuries. Funny story about how he almost missed seeing Scott Williamson and then ran into him twice. All of the pictures are a great addition. Mary, his wife, is a treasure. (totally agree with her about the hitchhiking).

I am so captivated with stories of long distance hiking, this is the third book I have read about hikes on the PCT, I follow a couple of long distance hikers on fb and a blog by Keith Fossett (Fozzie)

Someday I would like to get out and try a weekend or week on the Appalachian Trail.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. He made me want to get out and hike.

[Brandon Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting book, with a day to day look at trail life and the ups and down of the 2600 mile jouney.

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was entertained by his political views.

[Matthew Sedlak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written and covers the hike without getting into a myriad of personal details. I appreciate the "just the facts" approach to relaying the story.