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My Appalachian Trial II: Creaking Geezer, Hidden Flagon
Steve Adams, a retired, overweight, 61-year-old Brit, who had never hiked in his life, decided one day that he wanted an adventure. Not willing to settle for just any old adventure, he decided to hike the entire length of America’s Appalachian Trail, a beguiling attraction for many hikers, both home-grown and from all corners of the globe. Stretching from Georgia to Maine, taking its travelers on a whimsical journey through national forests and parks, along ridges and over mountains, the A.T. is the longest hiking-only trail in the world. The Appalachian Trail is physically strenuous and emotionally taxing, involving a commitment of about six months to complete the entire 2,200 only one in four of the people who start in Georgia will actually complete the hike. Steve was completely unprepared for the myriad challenges that the trail offered him, but took them on with gusto.My Appalachian Trial Creaking Geezer, Hidden Flagon takes up the story when Steve returns to the trail after his unplanned visit home. The reader shares his journey, walking alongside him as he falls constantly, laughs loudly, and observes wryly. You'll be cheering Steve on as he doggedly heads north in search of his destiny at the top of Mount Katahdin.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2016
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September 2, 2017
A fantastic and in-depth recount of Steve's epic journey. Battling with the elements, gravity and his internal demons.
November 21, 2017
He kept on hiking
Steve Adams finishes the story of his thru hike in this second volume. I was initially skeptical that he could maintain my interest for another 300 pages, but this book never became mundane even though he describes every day on the trail. What I liked was that Steve actually focused on the hike and the physical and mental challenge it was for him. He was also honest, never exaggerating his own abilities and making clear that this was a difficult task on many levels.
Steve Adams finishes the story of his thru hike in this second volume. I was initially skeptical that he could maintain my interest for another 300 pages, but this book never became mundane even though he describes every day on the trail. What I liked was that Steve actually focused on the hike and the physical and mental challenge it was for him. He was also honest, never exaggerating his own abilities and making clear that this was a difficult task on many levels.
March 4, 2018
Another great read about the AT
Steve Adams pulled me in and took me along with him on his AT thru hike. His writing style is great in my opinion. His story inspires me to continue working towards my own attempt at an AT thru hike. The time to reflect on ones own life when in the woods, and come to terms with it, was amazingly brought out by Adams. Great book for aspiring AT hikers.
Steve Adams pulled me in and took me along with him on his AT thru hike. His writing style is great in my opinion. His story inspires me to continue working towards my own attempt at an AT thru hike. The time to reflect on ones own life when in the woods, and come to terms with it, was amazingly brought out by Adams. Great book for aspiring AT hikers.
February 8, 2018
Mighty blue blast
I've now read both 1 & 2 of My Appalachian trail . I love the rhetoric you keep with yourself and with your fellow hikers . also I enjoyed the fact that you have spread the journey across 2 books. Now that I know you may have hiked the John Muir trail I'd love to here or read about that. Thanks for a great journal of your AT hike.
I've now read both 1 & 2 of My Appalachian trail . I love the rhetoric you keep with yourself and with your fellow hikers . also I enjoyed the fact that you have spread the journey across 2 books. Now that I know you may have hiked the John Muir trail I'd love to here or read about that. Thanks for a great journal of your AT hike.
August 18, 2017
A tale of a trek.
I love adventure stories especially ones that highlight novice endeavors. This story, as with the first, emersed me in the trek, and allowed me to become a fellow hiker albeit vicariously. Easy, serious, funny and an in the moment entertainment.
I love adventure stories especially ones that highlight novice endeavors. This story, as with the first, emersed me in the trek, and allowed me to become a fellow hiker albeit vicariously. Easy, serious, funny and an in the moment entertainment.
May 28, 2018
Powerful yet Serene
I loved following Mighty Blue on his journey. This is a powerful story and anytime I read stories of the AT, it allows me to live vicariously through the lives of thru hikers! Thanks so much Mighty Blue!! Happy trails and may God bless always!!
I loved following Mighty Blue on his journey. This is a powerful story and anytime I read stories of the AT, it allows me to live vicariously through the lives of thru hikers! Thanks so much Mighty Blue!! Happy trails and may God bless always!!
July 20, 2018
Truly outstanding
I was so draw into this virtual trek along the Appalachian Trail that I could barely put the book down. My thanks to the author for inspiring me to follow my dream to make this journey a reality in the near future.
I was so draw into this virtual trek along the Appalachian Trail that I could barely put the book down. My thanks to the author for inspiring me to follow my dream to make this journey a reality in the near future.
April 15, 2019
Fun and challenging
A expose of raw emotion and personal challenge . Filtering in an allusion to doubt in God and concluding his "nonexistence" disappoints the faith filled. God does not exist for some and not for others.
A expose of raw emotion and personal challenge . Filtering in an allusion to doubt in God and concluding his "nonexistence" disappoints the faith filled. God does not exist for some and not for others.
June 21, 2017
Application trail
Conveyed the journey to involve the reader.
Easy to stay wit h thru both volumes.
Characters were of great interest
Conveyed the journey to involve the reader.
Easy to stay wit h thru both volumes.
Characters were of great interest
April 15, 2019
Awesome read. Really enjoyed the second part of Mighty Blues journey on the AT. Really offers a lot of information ànd the ups and downsnof his epic journey
July 23, 2019
One of the best trail books I've read!
June 6, 2020
Another great book
Adams' second book is as amazing and honest as his first volume. His story is so inspirational, and really gives you hope for your own AT adventure.
Adams' second book is as amazing and honest as his first volume. His story is so inspirational, and really gives you hope for your own AT adventure.
February 2, 2024
3.5⭐️
Enjoyed
Enjoyed
July 24, 2016
Non-hiker Part 2
This second part of hiking the Appalachian Trail or as the author puts it, trial, was as enjoyable as the first.
This second part of hiking the Appalachian Trail or as the author puts it, trial, was as enjoyable as the first.
November 30, 2016
Great books
I read both volumes and they were a great way to follow along on the journey. As someone considering a thru hike myself, the books were very informative.
I read both volumes and they were a great way to follow along on the journey. As someone considering a thru hike myself, the books were very informative.
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