The Trail Provides
A Boy's Memoir of Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
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The Trail Provides
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David Smart
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David Smart
About this listen
Disillusioned by the corporate lifestyle, David finds himself unemployed and desperate for change. Bradley, his older, more adventurous, and slightly-wreckless college fraternity brother presents an enticing offer. Just a few weeks later, the two inexperienced hopefuls abandon society and plunge into a soul-searching sojourn to thru-hike the Pacific Crest trail, a 2,650-mile Mexico-to-Canada footpath - barefoot. At the trail’s mercy from day one, the two hikers face the endless pains of walking, rising tensions, and falling behind to the coming winter.
The Trail Provides is a thru-hiking memoir filled with stories about companionship, lessons learned, dreams and reality, and leaving everything behind for the desire of transformation, insight, and self-discovery. Now, let’s begin the journey....
©2018 David Smart (P)2019 David SmartWhat listeners say about The Trail Provides
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- Ms
- 23-07-2019
Stick with this - it has great rewards
I nearly missed how good this book was because I was a bit put off at first by the monotone voice of the reader, (sorry David!). I wondered how I would be able to listen to the whole thing when the voice made me tune out, at first listen.
However, I had a complete turnaround during the listening to this book. The author has a very distinct way of thinking and talking which reminds me of long-haired, Californian, avocado-eating, peace-lovers. Truth seekers come in all shapes and sizes and I soon realised this guy was very sincere about learning lessons and trying to understand his experiences. He has a great deal of courage, not just the courage to undertake a months-long hard trail, but also to look within and see the gnarly bits of his own humanity. By a third of the way through the book, I just adored hearing him speak. He also gave lots of detail about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. I hope he writes more as he is a fearless explorer and it is really interesting to share in his journey.
I whole-heartedly recommend this book.
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- ecologist
- 18-08-2020
I really enjoy this book but I’m a hiker
I’d say this is a good book for other hikers. The voice was pretty weird but I got used to it.
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- Fiona
- 11-05-2019
Very good
I thoroughly enjoyed this very interesting PCT adventure which is beautifully narrated by the author.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-01-2022
Well worth it
A compelling tale of the physical and emotional challenges of completing the PCT. Inspiring stuff - enough to get me wondering whether or not it’s not too late for an old fart like me to tackle something like this myself. It’s certainly on the bucket list!
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- MichaelB
- 27-11-2021
Fantastic read, well written, ,must read!
what a wonderful experience by the author! He took me on the journey with him, I really felt I was there! A must read, grab the book and listen!
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- BSG_Fan
- 05-03-2022
Awesome dude
I really enjoyed this yarn.
Initially, as other reviewers note, I struggled a bit with the narrator’s voice. A bit like listening to Bill and Ted’s Amazing PCT Adventure (Dude). Anyway I got used to it and enjoyed the whole journey with David and pals.
I know I really like a book, or Audible when I find myself visualising along with and feeling like I’m in the story, and I did with this tale. It’s all in there including the irritating trail mates, snoring, wet sox and sleeping bags, rich body aromas and wildlife encounters.
There’s also some thought provoking and inspiring insights into relating to others which added to the richness of the story.
Thanks David, really enjoyed this one mate. Cheers ;-D
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- Melina
- 13-09-2022
A whirlwind of a story
What a great story. From the very beginning the author takes you on the journey with him. You feel his frustrations, his happiness, and along with him try to find answers to his own questions of life. This one definitely made me think a lot more than I do with usual hiking books and for that I am grateful I read it ❤
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