Skywalker--Close Encounters On The Appalachian Trail (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
I have had a long term fascination with hiking the Appalachian Trail. I don't really want to do it but I wish I was one of those people who did. I would be thrilled if my husband did it - even a portion of the trail. I think it would be a fantastic experience. I have read quite a few books published by hikers and this is a good one. They are all different styles and and are all basically judged against the standard which is Bill Bryson's A Walk in the Woods (which is still my favorite). This is a fun, light book about an average guy thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. Unlike Bill Bryson in his classic "A Walk In The Woods", Bill Walker (alias "SkyWalker")paints his journey as a positive experience, one full of adventure, hardship, and fellowship. There is humor here, not the belly-laughs of Bryson and his inept buddy Katz, but rather chuckles usually at the author's expense. This Kindle edition is fairly well-edited and the writing is fair. Primarily this is an armchair journey along the AT with a heavy focus on the AT hiking community. The author does not thump the reader with his insights, but instead shares his experiences and allows the armchair traveler to come to his own conclusions.
What do You think about Skywalker--Close Encounters On The Appalachian Trail (2008)?
Needs an editor. Stat. However, I am fascinated by the AT, and it was enjoyable.
—redcherrylipbalm18
This book makes me anxious to head out on our next backpacking trip!
—splice59
This is a good record of hiking the Appalachian Trail but a bit dry.
—stiponut
