The Trail

A Transformative Journey on the John Muir TrailWINNER OF TWO LITERARY AWARDSA NEXT GEN INDIE BOOK AWARD FINALISTIn Kirkus Reviews BEST BOOKS OF 2021 issueUNRESERVEDLY RECOMMENDED -Midwest Book ReviewSet authentically in the High Sierra The Trail is a moving story of how nature helps us find whats missing in our lives.The Trail is fused with humor philosophy and trail lore. Woven in is a back story detailing the origins of the John Muir Trail: a 211-mile trail spanning the rooftop of the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney the highest peak in the continental United States.The tale begins with Gil who in the wake of his fathers death and recently fired from his job agrees to accompany his fathers old hiking partner Syd on a month-long trek on the John Muir Trail. Theres just one problem: Gil hates camping and is woefully unprepared for the rigors of the journey. Moreover he soon learns Syd may not survive the hike.Former Sierra Club leader Ethan Gallogly takes you on a wild tour across the Range of Light describing its glorious scenery in vivid detail while introducing you to a diverse cast of characters drawn from his own personal experiences as a hiker.Its a beautifully crafted book with 43 maps and sketches by acclaimed mountain illustrator Jeremy Ashcroft showing the topography of each section in clear three-dimensional renderings and peppered with drawings of the trails iconic scenery like the Muir Hut the Rock Monster and Evolution Lake.Whether youre a hiker armchair explorer or someone trying to find whats really meaningful in life-this book is for you.