Susan Alcorn (Author)
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Editorial Reviews
Review
"...an intriguing balance between practical tips to get you started and the retelling of adventure in short snippets." -- Outdoor Australia, August/September, 2003
"A passion, by its very nature, is a sexy thing. Alcorn has a passion for backpacking." -- Hill Newspapers, May 16, 2003
"Great Summer Read! The stories are sometimes humorous and other times serious, but most are at the very least inspiring." -- Mammoth, CA Good News, July 24-30, 2003
"Informative, engaging, and inspiring. (Alcorn) reminds women who want to backpack to set their own goals, to savor their successes." -- Montclarion, July 15, 2003
"refreshing handbook of hiking and backpacking for those who know it isn't over until it's over." -- East Bay Express, April 30, 2003
Product Description
Travel, adventure, women's interest! True adventures, challenging journeys, and life affirming trips.
Three dozen women, in the prime of their lives, take you backpacking in the Sierra Nevada, the Rockies, the Appalachians and more. This compelling collage of stories and advice combines honesty, insight and humor with practical wisdom and proven tips to inspire women and men of all ages.
Gutsy women ford ice-chilled streams, clamber up steep mountainsides, chase away hungry bears -- or await helicopter rescue. Whether scaling mountains solo or lounging with friends near a crackling campfire, they are reaping the rewards of their strenuous days and soaking in the wonders of nature. "If we can do it, so can you." Read more
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