Where's the Next Shelter?
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (929 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01FN5JQLU |
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| Number of Pages | : | 335 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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I was actually sad and upset when this book ended - wish it had been many, many pages longer! I read a lot of books; first hand accounts of epic hikes primarily dealing with the Big 3. At my age and with my health issues my long hiking days are far behind me but I must say that I enjoy my armchair adventures with the men and women still active in this wonderful pastime.Of the books I have read, i.e. those dealing with the Appalachian Trail, this one, ‘Where’s the Next Shelter’ has to rank right up there with the top three or five. Gary Sizer got it right! And not only did he get it right, he has the ability to articulate his journey via the written word; folks, for a non-professional writer, this guy is goo. This is easily one of the best books in the genre This is easily one of the best books in the genre. The author is an excellent writer; he should consider cultivating a new career in that field if he has not done so already. The book has a compelling narrative structure that goes beyond the obvious (i.e., hiking the whole trail in one shot), far better-than-typical character development, nuance, readability, and real depth. And it's funny and light on its feet, too.While Bryson's book is only arguably part of the Appalachian hiking niche, what elevates it is its amazing writing and subtle presentation of the human condition, which the Trail has a way of eliciting (as anyone who has. Great story. One of the must-have AT hiking books. Its really easy to get tired of reading AT Trail books. They are basically all the same thing. "I started hiking at point A and walked to point B". I've read the Barefoot Sisters books, AWOL on the AT, 300 Zeroes, and a few more. This book is right up there with the must-haves. Not just another trail book. Truly worth reading if you're interested in the trials and tribulations of long-distance hiking. Gary has the most awesome wife ever, not only is she fine with him walking the trail, but with another woman along for a long part of the journey. I bought this one in paperback, intending on donating to my public library after I finis
It's about screwups and solutions, awe and inspiration. Where's the Next Shelter? is the true story of three travelers on the Appalachian Trail, a 2,000-mile hike that stretches from Georgia to Maine, told from the perspective of Gary Sizer, a seasoned backpacker and former marine who quickly finds himself humbled by the endeavor. All you have to do is take the first step.. If you long for the horizon or to sleep under the stars, then come along for the hike of a lifetime. Much more than an orderly account of mountaintops and meals, this book is an adventure about friends figuring things out as they go. Sprawling through the woods and towns of the Appalachian Mountains, the trail carries the trio through real and fanciful ups and downs ranging from hilarious to perilous. He teams up with Megan, a sassy college grad whose indomitable spirit eclipses her lack of experience; and Lemmy, a cartoonist from overseas whose off-kilter commentary on the wonders and frustrations of the trail keeps everyone laughing