Captain Blue on the Blue Blazes: The First Solo Thru-Hike of Ohio's 1444 Mile Buckeye Trail

Imagine walking 1444 miles with a backpack carrying the bare necessities of life 26 maps and a whole lot of grit. When three-time Appalachian Trail Hiker Andy Captain Blue Niekamp decided to hike Ohios Buckeye Trail he took on the challenge of his life. On this 88-day adventure Captain Blue found things he didnt know he had: a Buckeye Trail family who assisted and encouraged him; a home state rich with scenic beauty and history; the physical mental and emotional stamina to travel Ohio alone and on foot. Readers will enjoy the trail tales of Captain Blue past and present and his knack for bringing humor and good-natured reflection to a hikers experiences in the elements: the cold snow wind rain heat and humidity of springtime in Ohio; the physical test of walking for miles every day on a variety of treadways; the unpredictability of nature; and the sincere generosity of strangers.