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Four Boots - One Journey

A Story of Survival, Awareness & Rejuvenation on the John Muir Trail

by Jeff Alt
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Originally published as an award-winning paperback:  A Hike for Mike. Jeff Alt takes you vicariously along the John Muir Trail, on an entertaining adventure, with his new wife, Beth. Jeff convinces Beth, a woman who prefers hotels, hot showers and warm beds to chuck her domesticated ways and hike over 218-miles which leads to lots of humorous moments. Together, they traverse three national parks, including the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mt. Whitney. 

Jeff is compelled to take Beth on a hike after her brother tragically dies by suicide. Jeff thinks the hike will do Beth some good. They walk in her brother's memory as a depression awareness campaign. 

The Alt's journey is full of inspiration and adventure; from menacing bears, to lightning bolts, mountain lions, food shortages, and altitude sickness. 

Beth discovers the trials and joy of backpacking and they emerge from the trail rejuvenated.

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  • Release date

    July 22, 2014

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780825306693

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780825306693
      • File size: 5355 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 25, 2014
      Hiker and speaker Alt (A Walk for Sunshine) and wife Beth, hiked the John Muir Trailâ218 miles in allâas an effort to heal themselves and spread awareness about depression following a suicide in the family. While his outdoors experiences included the Appalachian Trail, she was a hiking novice who enjoyed the comforts of home. More than just a memoir, Alt's book serves as as a guide to the trail as well as a reference for backpacking preparations. Alt describes terrain, wildlife, and fellow hikers as he narrates their experiences. Food is a frequent theme due to the difficulties of limiting weight and carrying many days' meals in a bear proof capsule. Alt balances the safety concerns and difficulties of long hiking journeys with humorous and spiritual observations about life on the trail and in nature. Throughout, Alt shares memories of Beth's brother along with symptoms of depression. The story holds great sincerity and is recommended for hikers.

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  • OverDrive Read
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  • English

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