In April 2004, Barbara Egbert and Gary Chambers and their precocious 10-year-old daughter Mary embarked on a 2,650-mile hike from Mexico to Canada along the famed Pacific Crest Trail. This the well-told tale of their epic adventure, which required love, perseverance, and the careful rationing of toilet paper. Six months later, Mary would become the youngest person ever to successfully walk the entire trail.The trio weathered the heat of the Mojave, the jagged peaks of the Sierra, the rain of Oregon, and the final cold stretch through the Northern Cascades. They discovered which family values, from love and equality to thrift and cleanliness, could withstand a long, narrow trail and 137 nights together in a 6-by-8-foot tent. Filled with tidbits of wisdom, practical advice, and humor, this story will both entertain and inspire readers to dream about and plan their own epic journey.
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"Then again, if you've ever taken kids camping for a weekend, you may want to pick up "Zero Days"..." -- San Jose Mercury News, November 2007
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Barbara Egbert, a.k.a. Nellie Bly, is an experienced hiker, backpacker, and travel writer. An English major (and proud of it!), she has worked in print journalism for more than 30 years. She lives with her husband, Gary Chambers (Captain Bligh), and daughter, Mary (the famous Scrambler) , in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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What a fun read!,
By Marq Lipton (Aptos, California USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Zero Days: The Real Life Adventure of Captain Bligh, Nellie Bly, and 10-year-old Scrambler on the Pacific Crest Trail (Paperback)
This is a delightful book, written with humor and humility. Although the "Blighs" adventures are beyond anything that I think I will ever experience, this book definitely has me thinking that it's about time I got back into the great outdoors, even if its just for a picnic in the woods. I would recommend it to backpackers and backyarders alike. Entertaining, funny and informative.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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An incredible adventure,
By Tom M. "Tom" (Pleasanton, Ca) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Zero Days: The Real Life Adventure of Captain Bligh, Nellie Bly, and 10-year-old Scrambler on the Pacific Crest Trail (Paperback)
If you like backpacking, hiking or camping, you will love "Zero Days." I couldn't put it down. Without a doubt, it's the best backpacking book I have read. This book has challenged me to push my limits on the trail this coming Summer. It is well written and brings to life the joys and hardships of walking a few thousand miles--with a 10-year-old--who is stronger and braver than most people of any age.
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What an amazing family!,
This review is from: Zero Days: The Real Life Adventure of Captain Bligh, Nellie Bly, and 10-year-old Scrambler on the Pacific Crest Trail (Paperback)
Reading about their adventure is inspiring and informative -- Barbara almost makes me think I could do something like this with the proper attention to details, she's so matter-of-fact about the incredible amount of planning that goes into an awesome journey such as this. "Scrambler" seems to have the same attitude about accomplishing undeniably incredible feats. I'm sure much credit goes to the Captain, for taking each step forward and leading his girls so well. A very enjoyable read, whether you've looked at the areas they talk about on the map or actually walked parts of these trails, let alone aspired to do something similar. I admire them! From Kathy Miedema in the East Bay
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