The Achievable Epic: Thru-Hiking the Colorado Trail - Paperback
by Jim Rahtz (Author)
Multiple Award Winner: 2015 Outdoor Writers of Ohio "Outstanding Media Achievement and Best Series of Photos."Inside many of us, there is a need, often suppressed, to accomplish something epic. For those that backpack, the dream is likely a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Unfortunately, the reality is that spending six months on a hike is not possible for most. However, there is a truly epic adventure waiting on the Colorado Trail. And the good news is that it is achievable.This book is your window into the "most beautiful long trail in the world." Explore, along with author Jim (Simba) Rahtz, the challenges, rewards and laughs of preparing for and walking 500 miles through eight mountain ranges, six wilderness areas and some of the most incredible scenery imaginable.
Jim Rahtz spent a career in park and recreation management in Ohio. As a freelance writer, his outdoor and humor writing has appeared in national publications such as The Boundary Waters Journal, Camping Life and Paddler (which he insists is about canoeing and kayaking). Jim holds certifications as a zipline guide, personal trainer, kayak instructor and paddleboard instructor. He has received degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University.
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