The Last Englishman (ThruHiking Adventures),Used

A reallife adventurer. A demanding panAmerican trek. Will one Englishman dare to face his fears?Shortlisted for Outdoor Book of the Year by The Great Outdoors magazine.Born wanderer Keith Foskett had thousands of miles of thruhiking experience when he prepared for his toughest challenge yet: a punishing 2,640mile hike from Mexico to Canada. In a sixmonth journey along Americas Pacific Crest Trail, he battled the arid expanses of Californias deserts, the towering peaks of Oregons volcanic landscape, and the dense forests of Washington.Battling phobias of bears, snakes, critters and camping in the woods after dark, can Foskett find new ways to achieve his ultimate goal when the worst winter in years bears down?Shortlisted for The Great Outdoors magazine Outdoor Personality of the Year and Book of the Year multiple times, veteran storyteller Keith Foskett invites you for a trek across the greatest longdistance hiking trail on Earth. With astute observations, wit, and a delightful cast of characters, youll discover a compelling narrative that turns the travelogue formula on its head.The Last Englishman is an extraordinary travel memoir by an experienced longdistance hiker. If you believe theres more to life than work, yearn for new horizons and challenges, and believe in overcoming adversity, then youll love Keith Fosketts tale of exploration.Discover The Last Englishman and embark on your adventure.Editorial reviews:'Im not sure if Keith Foskett knows it but he has penned a hiking classic. I just wanted to pack up my bags and head off into the wilderness.' Spencer Vignes (The Observer).'Telling the true story of a sixmonth PCT hike from Mexico to Canada, crossing wild desert, mountain and meeting everything from eccentric hikers to rattlesnakes along the way. Easy to read and at times laughoutloud funny, it will make you want to pack your rucksack and go.' Rosie Fuller (Adventure Travel magazine).'Longdistance hiking is tragically romantic: its not all about fresh air, aesthetic majesty, and great company. This book is refreshingly honest about the difficulties and daytoday monotony. But it also captures the rewards of this oversized effort to hike the United States end to end.' Andrew Skurka (National Geographic Adventure's Adventurer of the Year).The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most beautiful and diverse longdistance trails in the world. The Last Englishman allows you to experience this amazing trail through the eyes of a thruhiker. If you cannot take the time to hike the trail, then you should definitely take the time to read about it. Jennifer Pharr Davis (Previous record holder for the fastest thruhike of the Appalachian Trail)What Amazon readers are saying:????? A standout story in a sea of options. A great adventure shared in a beautifully written style and tone. Looking forward to reading more of Keith's writings.????? You don't have to be a distance walker to love a Keith Foskett book. Its not just a truly great outdoor book but also a mindfulness or even a selfhelp / discovery book.????? I didnt want the experience to end, and yet I felt satisfied by its completion.????? Great entertainment and well written. It's one of the best of the many books that I've read about the PCT experience.????? By the far the best PCT thruhike trail book I have read. Witty, pragmatic and useful info on the trail itself.Hundreds more fivestar reviews. Thousands of copies sold. Find out why readers fall for Keith Foskett's adventure memoirs!