This is not something I usually comment on, but the cover of The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey by Derek Lugo is fantastic. It’s eye catching, and does a terrific job representing what the book is about. Derek Lugo hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018, I think. Before deciding to hike the trail, he worked as a comedian in New York City. At the start of the book, I judged, incorrectly, that he probably wouldn’t finish because he was too inexperienced to handle the rigor of trail life. But, he does. The book is funny in its descriptions of trail life and his education along the way. It demonstrates the benefits of “tramilies,” trail families that form spontaneously as people hike. I was traveling with long drives and Dear Husband and I listened to the audio book read by the author Derek Lugo. It helped the miles speed by because Derek is hilarious and thoughtfully. Even if you’re not into travel books, this one is worth the time.
Dear Husband and I have hiked sections of the AT, and have an appreciation for what it takes. We dream of one day hiking the entire 2,190 miles when we get 7-9 months free, plus a level of health and crazy it would require.
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