Hiking Musings

Sixty-eight-year-old Kenneth T. Gallagher may have been slightly ill-prepared for his first West Coast Trail hike. Still armed with too much confidence and an out-of-date trail guide he set off on an adventure. His number one priority: spend time and make memories with his son. <br /><br />Soon Kenneth was in it up to his knees literally and figuratively. Between the constant rain rough terrain hundred-foot climbs and sassy burger chefs Kenneth found himself struggling through the seven-day hike on the world-famous coastline once known for its frequent shipwrecks. But with the help of his son and unsinkable sense of humour Kenneth made it to the end-though he almost lost his feet along the way. <br /><br />Filled with stories of trials and triumphs-and some hilarious characters-Hiking Musings: The West Coast Trail is both a practical guide and a personal memoir suitable for pro hikers and couch potatoes alike. It's a tale of perseverance grit and the bond between father and son with plenty of laughs along the way.