Customer Reviews

Once Upon a Climb: One Man's Journey on the Appalachian Trail

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I enjoy hiking and have often fantasized of taking six months off from work and hiking the Appalachian trail. Reading this book, a diary of one who completed the trail, and who was subject to frequent bad weather and mice crawling over him in trail shelters, among other things, brought me back to reality. I would give the book 4 stars were it not for the many typographical errors I found.

I found this book to be very enjoyable. I enjoy hiking and since reading this book I have hiked on several stretches of the Appalachain Trail. The book really put you in the "boots" of Mr. Richardson as he journeyed. I admire him for his perserverance and faith. Not only was it a joy to read the book, I learned several hiking tips. The book was well written and easy to understand.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I felt as if I were right alongside Reveille sharing his adventures and tribulations. I am amazed and impressed with all that he and the other through-hikers endured, from bad weather to illness and injuries to family emergencies. I developed a deep admiration for these ambitious backpackers. If I ever plan to hike the AT myself, I will reread the book; a novice could learn a lot from Reveille's experience.

Good read for someone that loves hiking and enjoys the emotional freedom that comes with it. Enjoy the views through the author's eyes and feel the experiences through his words.

A very good read.

I have to believe that this book was self published. No reputable (or unreputable for that matter) publisher would print a book with as many spelling errors as this one had. I cannot imagine that even the author bothered to read it through prior to printing and missed this many spelling errors. One can find as good of trail journals on the internet for free. I wouldn't bother buying this book.