My Appalachian Trial II: Creaking Geezer, Hidden Flagon

America’s Appalachian Trail is a beguiling adventure for many hikers, both home-grown and from all corners of the globe. Stretching from Georgia to Maine, taking its travelers on a whimsical journey through national forests and parks, along ridges and over mountains, the AT is the longest hiking-only trail in the world. The Appalachian Trail is physically strenuous and emotionally taxing, involving a commitment of about six months to complete the entire 2,200 miles; only one in four of the people who start in Georgia will actually complete the hike.  

Steve Adams, a retired, overweight, 61-year-old Brit, who had never hiked in his life, decided one day that this was the adventure for him. He was completely unprepared for the myriad challenges that the trail offered him, but took them on with gusto.

My Appalachian Trial II: Creaking Geezer, Hidden Flagon takes up the story when Steve returns to the trail after his unplanned visit home. The reader shares his journey, walking alongside him as he falls constantly, laughs loudly, and observes wryly. You’ll be cheering Steve on as he doggedly heads north in search of his destiny at the top of Mount Katahdin.

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Praise for My Appalachian Trial II: Creaking Geezer, Hidden Flagon

Perhaps I'm a bit biased about this book because I also thru-hiked in 2014 and even though I didn't meet him until Maine, Steve and I were hiking within a day or two of each other almost the entire 6 months so we met many of the same people and experienced pretty much the same weather. Besides all of that, Steve is a wonderful writer and he had me laughing out loud, giggling, shaking my head, nodding my head and pretty much smiling the whole way through! Whether you're a fellow thru-hiker, a thru-hiker wanna-be or an arm-chair hiker; if you're interested in the Appalachian Trail you'll enjoy this book. And if you're none of those, you'll still enjoy it as it's really about a lot more than just thru-hiking, it's about life and Mighty Blue's brutal honesty and self-deprecating humor was refreshing and appreciated.
Molli McCarthy
Steve Adams finishes the story of his thru hike in this second volume. I was initially skeptical that he could maintain my interest for another 300 pages, but this book never became mundane even though he describes every day on the trail. What I liked was that Steve actually focused on the hike and the physical and mental challenge it was for him. He was also honest, never exaggerating his own abilities and making clear that this was a difficult task on many levels.
Richard W Hudson
I am speechless! What a culmination to an incredible journey, or should I say odyssey. Steve Adams has a gift for writing, and I could not be more pleased with having taken the time to read both volumes. Thank you Mighty Blue......job well done! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Richard Giles
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It read both like a diary, journal and a good story. The descriptions of the trail, people that the writer met and places to stay made me almost forget the food binges and often bad smells along with the multiple falls,and lost toenails. This writer has more books and adventures in him that he hopefully will continue to share.
JSA
As flip-flopping wannabe thru-hiker Ziptie, I hiked 2/3 of the trail last year, and will return next year to finish it. This book, and the previous one, brought back so many memories - wonderfully vivid and expressive. Sometimes too much so; to be honest, the one sentence, "He and I never spoke again." was one of the simplest and saddest I have ever read. But that is all I'll say on it... Definitely a book worth purchasing. Hike on!
B Hagen
Steve Adams pulled me in and took me along with him on his AT thru hike. His writing style is great in my opinion. His story inspires me to continue working towards my own attempt at an AT thru hike. The time to reflect on ones own life when in the woods, and come to terms with it, was amazingly brought out by Adams. Great book for aspiring AT hikers.
Jim Farrell
Excellent, well written, informative, entertaining book. Highly recommend. It will not disappoint. Gives true perspective to the word resolve. Great work, old chap.
Primo Won
Truly loved both books so much. I respect your willingness to admit (in a very- public forum no less) your mistakes in life...I truly hope you and your younger son get together. Loved also the journey presented by spoken NOT doing 30+miles per day. Not attainable for most of us. I enjoyed your book very much!
Sara Livingstone
Absolutely loved both of Steve Adams books. They were a pleasure to read. His writing style is completely honest.
Dolores S
I've read several long distance hiking books and for me this and it's volume one companion are the best so far. More than just another log of hiked this far,stayed here, and met or saw this or that. A life changing event for him, well explained.
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