Crossing the Divide: A Family Adventure Along the Continental Divide

by Richard Mallery, Gaila Mallery

This is a compelling story of a historical family event.Three generations participated in one man's 3,800 mile walk along North America's Continental Divide from Mexico to Jasper, Alberta, Canada.Richard and Gaila Mallery tell the story from the dual perspective of the backcountry and front country. Most long-distance hikers leave their families for months to pursue their passion for the trail. This is a story of how one family took a different path--one that allowed them to enjoy the adventure together.

Genres: Nonfiction

300 pages, Paperback

Published November 24, 2018

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are an adventurer, you'll love this book. It tells about the trials and awe of a solo hike along the continental divide. I loved it because I would love to do this but feel restricted as a woman; however, I can live vicariously through my reading about another world with somebody else's experience. Similar experiences for me have been backpacking in groups and bike packing. This book was also very special because the Mallerys are related to me. :)

[Bob Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read

It made me want to get off my butt and start hiking. I even bought a backpack. Wish me luck!

[Tracy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what I expected. I have ready many ‘along the trail’ books. This one just didn’t hold my attention. I think there was too much time spent on the support/town side of thing. I believe the appeal that trail books typically have for me is that they make me feel like I, too, can get away from it all for a while.

[June · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book about a family man who hikes from Mexico to Canada with his wife, daughter and cats following along in the RV. This was quite an adventure for all of them. I would highly recommend it.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wasn't the best 'on the trail' book I've ever read, but I still enjoyed it. I don't read many about the CDT, so that aspect was pretty interesting. Going off the trail to see the wife's side of things often took me out of the intended purpose a bit, but it wasn't bad read by any means.