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Journeys North
- The Pacific Crest Trail
- Narrated by: Traber Burns
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In Journeys North, legendary trail angel, thru hiker, and former PCTA board member Barney Scout Mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 as they walk from Mexico to Canada. This ensemble story unfolds as these half-dozen hikers - including Barney and his wife, Sandy - trod north, slowly forming relationships and revealing their deepest secrets and aspirations. They face a once-in-a-generation drought and early severe winter storms that test their will in this bare-knuckled adventure. In fact, only a third of all the hikers who set out on the trail that year would finish.
As the group approaches Canada, a storm rages. How will these very different hikers, ranging in age, gender, and background, respond to the hardship and suffering ahead of them? Can they all make the final 60-mile push through freezing temperatures, sleet, and snow, or will some reach their breaking point?
Journeys North is a story of grit, compassion, and the relationships people forge when they strive toward a common goal.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-01-2023
Wonderful tale
This is a well told tale of a great adventure that would appeal to hikers and non hikers alike. The author’s optimism and kindness shine through.
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- Duncan
- 06-09-2022
An Inspiring Listen
Good story, with a large cast of characters. Many are bit characters and a little difficult to keep track of. But the handful of central characters are engaging.
The narrator is a little stiff, a little formal, but it's not seriously off-putting.
It IS inspiring though, and had this old guy thinking of a baby step trail hike here in New Zealand.
I would have liked some more details of gear, etc.
Overall, I'd recommend it. it's well worth your to time.
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- Andrew MacGregor
- 23-01-2024
Great listen
I really enjoyed this and as a fellow hiker, I really connected with this book. At times I was smiling broadly and at others I had a big lump in my throat. Thank you, Scout, I loved it and yes, people are fundamentally good!
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- BSG_Fan
- 09-03-2022
Gruelling trek
Really enjoyed this yarn about the PCT, and like the AT, made me want to walk it too.
The descriptions of the hikers, their gear and choices, the landscapes and situations were very interesting and enjoyable and had me feeling like I was there with them.
Anyone who likes a good yarn, and lives hiking and the outdoors, like I do will enjoy this one. Enjoy ;-D
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- zpgxglohlmewlfpz
- 16-08-2022
definitely triggers wanderlust
although I struggled at first with the Narrator, I ended up enjoying this a lot. Trigger a huge desire to go on some epic trip.
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- Geoff
- 17-05-2023
Confused by swapping trail and normal name
It felt creepy that the writer was the mouthpiece of a young woman. Would’ve been better to report what they had said to him rather than weirdly pretending to be them in what is a Non fiction book. Confused by him using nontrail names. Yes a confusing narrative of an incredible achievement
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- Renee Johnston
- 14-06-2022
Great insight into what's out there.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, about the unbelievable beauty, challenging terrain and conditions. The diverse group of people in it from all walks of life.
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- Leigh
- 13-03-2023
Great adventure with heart
Loved this story through the Pacific Crest Trail. I felt like the got to know each of the characters 😊
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- Anonymous User
- 21-09-2023
overall a good book
I struggled to get into this at first, and like others have reviewed found the swapping between trail Nicknames and people's actual names a little confusing to keep track of at times. I'm glad I stuck with it though as I found the story enjoyable and it certainly had me dreaming of one-day doing a similar hike myself. I enjoyed that the story went into personal tales and experiences as without these it would have been hard to relate to some of the characters. a wonderful achievement for all
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- Melina
- 21-06-2022
Inspiring
when I started this book it was after reading so many others about through hiking. I had left this to last thinking the others sounded better, however this ended up being my favourite. The narrator was perfect, the stories kept you intrigued and made you feel as though you were part of the journey with them, and it was heartfelt.
Definitely recommend 👌
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