On Hiking

Let the trail be your guide!

What may seem like a simple walk through the woods to a glimmering alpine lake is actually a journey to a more fulfilling life. Some hikers buy trail guides before they hike, but the trail itself is a guide-a life coach! However, its lessons are not as obvious as those scribbled on a chalkboard or recited during a lecture. They are earned through blood, sweat, and tears, but also wonder, joy, and pride.

Part memoir and part motivational how-to guide, On Hiking describes the life lessons awaiting those who venture beyond the roadside pullouts and trailheads. The author reflects on his own epic hikes in the Grand Canyon, to Angels Landing and The Wave, on the John Muir Trail and the Teton Crest Trail, and to the summits of Mt. Whitney and Mt. St. Helens to explore themes such as paying it forward, making the most of second chances, the journey makes the destination special, making your own luck, and so much more.

Whether you are a roadtripper wondering what lies beyond the horizon or an experienced hiker seeking more from your adventures, this book will show you how the trail is a path to becoming a more complete person and getting more out of life. As you travel farther from the trailhead, your experiences will instill pride, build confidence, increase resilience, spark curiosity, and give you perspective. The benefits will long outlast memories of your sore feet and smelly clothes. The author's adventures inspired him to write this book, slow down life, and focus on what matters most. What will yours inspire you to do?

Let's hit the trail!