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"...Alt's conversational writing style makes one feel like a participant rather than an observer..." -- Library Journal, August, 2005

"...In many ways, his walk was a living example of hope and inspiration...written with clarity, precision, and compassion." --Jerry Reed, Executive Director, Suicide Prevention Action Network USA

"...Jeff Alt...walks on behalf of others...[such as]A Hike for Mike...Well worth reading about." -- David Brill, author of As Far as the Eye Can See (Appalachian Trail Conservancy) and Desire and Ice (National Geographic Adventure Press)

"Beth, a camping and hiking novice, encounters bears, lightning and freeze-dried food...sheds light on a common condition affecting millions" -- Anne Stein, The Chicago Tribune

"Lovers of true adventure stories will enjoy "A Hike for Mike..." -- Kim Mathisen, The Star

"Thank you...for A Hike For Mike. It gave me the chance to relive my own JMT adventures." -- Kathy Morey, co-author, Guide to the John Muir Trail (Wilderness Press)

"Thank you...for A Hike For Mike. It gave me the chance to relive my own JMT adventures." --Kathy Morey, co-author, Guide to the John Muir Trail (Wilderness Press)

"…A GOOD BOOK…They encountered bears, saw fresh mountain lion tracks…lightening, rain, wind, and snow…" -- Jim Morris, Dayton Daily News

"…A WONDERFUL BOOK…[it] will inspire readers to take up hiking as a hobby…" -- Lisa Kistner, Readers Views

"…profoundly philosophical as it is descriptive of the wonders of nature…an immersive experience in the beauty of the wilderness." -- Midwest Book Review

“...Jeff Alt...walks on behalf of others...[such as]A Hike for Mike...Well worth reading about." --David Brill, author of As Far as the Eye Can See (Appalachian Trail Conservancy) and Desire and Ice (National Geographic Adventure Press)


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A heartwarming, humbling, humorous, true-life adventure of a couple who trekked the John Muir Trail as a depression awareness campaign. After losing a brother-in-law to suicide, Jeff and his wife (Beth) walk the 218-mile John Muir Trail across the Sierra Nevada mountain range to spread the word that depression is treatable. As you walk vicariously alongside Jeff and Beth, through three national parks, ending atop the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, you’ll encounter bears, lightning bolts, fascinating people, and beautifully rugged scenery. You’ll also see a ray of light emerge from the dark ashes of tragedy. Jeff’s story reflects on perseverance, overcoming adversity, and navigating the mountains and valleys of life.
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Dreams Shared Publications (September 10, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0967948215
  • ISBN-13: 978-0967948218
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #748,075 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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John Muir Trail, Mount Whitney, Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Donohue Pass, Forester Pass, Vermilion Valley Resort, Boy Scouts, Happy Isles August, Tuolumne Meadows, Hike For Alike, Muir Pass, Mather Pass, Mother Nature, Sierra Nevada, Whitney Portal, Guitar Lake, Red's Meadow Resort, United States, Ansel Adams, Marlboro Man, Pinchot Pass, Aunt Pat
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hiking as hobby and healing , January 11, 2006
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The author, an experienced hiker and his wife (Beth), a novice hiker, walk the entire John Muir Trail across the Sierra Nevada (218 miles) to raise awareness of depression. They embark on their journey 10 months after Beth's brother Mike commits suicide.

Believing that Mike's death was due to undiagnosed depression the couple sets out to raise awareness of this treatable condition. As the couple makes their way along the trail Mike is never far from their thoughts. While logging their experiences onto a website and speaking to other hikers about their mission, Jeff Alt is able to relate their hiking experience to depression and some of its treatments. For example, in one passage the author writes: The first few days of our hike, we encountered gray skies, rain and the adversity of leaving behind some vital gear. But we retrieved our gear with the help of others; the weather cleared up; and we bore witness to some of the bluest sky and absorbing sun of our entire journey. In some ways, it symbolized depression. Many with clinical depression see only gray skies, but by forging ahead, getting help from a physician, taking the right medication or therapy, and embarking on a walking or exercise routine, people suffering from depression can summit the mountain from the dark valley of depression and see all the blue sky that this world offers.

This book is written so that even a non-hiker can enjoy the book. The author gives an accurate account of the challenges, beauty and perils of hiking. The couple encounters bears, fierce storms, day hikers, long-distance hikers and beautiful scenery. They summit mountains and walk through three national parks. He relates information as an experienced hiker in a way that is was to understand. His description of the beauty of the trail makes the reader want to take up hiking. Also included is a chapter on depression facts, symptoms and treatments for all ages, as well as resources to obtain more information.

"A Hike for Mike" is a wonderful book about a couple's experiences on the John Muir Trail. Their unique way to raise awareness for depression will inspire readers to take up hiking as a hobby and also become involved in activism for causes they believe in.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hikeing the John Muir Trail for depression awareness, November 27, 2005
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As a hiker I really enjoyed reading A Hike for Mike. The author's wife lost her brother(Mike) to untreated depression when he took his own life. But from the bad comes good Jeff and Beth set out to increase awareness of depression by hiking the 212 mile John Muir Trail. The story is filled with hiking "mishaps" like a run in with a bear, forgeting key items and the such. The author also lets you know all about Mike and you can really feel thier sense of loss with Mike's passing. This book opened my eyes to not just a great trip I want to add to my life list but to depression too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hiking with a purpose, January 29, 2007
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I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff at one of his appearances, and that is where I learned about this book. It was fantastic! As a JMT'er wannabe, it gave me valuable information about the trail, and the mental illness discussion woven throughout the book was especially meaningful to me because my father suffers from depression. The story is beautifully and lovingly told - I loved it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review from www.firrkids.com
On July 29th, 2003, Jeff Alt and his wife, Beth, embarked on a hike along the 218 mile John Muir Trail to raise awareness of depression. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars From J. Kaye's Book Blog
Jeff Alt is a motivational speaker, expert hiker, speech pathologist, teacher and author. We first got to know him in his first book, "A Walk for Sunshine" where he hiked the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. Kaye Oldner

4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, great depression info.
As someone who struggles with Bi-polar Type 2, I am so grateful for the awareness and information provided by this book. Read more
Published on October 15, 2007 by Wisdom

4.0 out of 5 stars A Hike For Mike
A Hike for Mike is a detailed description of the author and his wife's 218-mile hike on the John Muir Trail. Read more
Published on July 17, 2007 by Tami Brady

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a great cause.
"A Hike for Mike" is an excellent read and fun journey through the John Muir Trail all for a great cause... To raise awareness about depression. Read more
Published on April 19, 2007 by Brycen A. Hudock

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING!!
I have been wanting to hike the JMT and just may someday. This book puts you right there. I feel like I was with Jeff and Beth the whole time. Read more
Published on May 25, 2006 by scout_hiker

5.0 out of 5 stars An immersive experience in the beauty of the wilderness
Award-winning author Jeff Alt presents A Hike for Mike, the true-life adventure of a married couple who lost a family member to suicide and then trekked the 218-mile John Muir... Read more
Published on February 10, 2006 by Midwest Book Review

4.0 out of 5 stars Depression awareness is the serious underside to this John Muir Trail journal
The author - Jeff Alt - has always been a hiker, including thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. His wife Beth is a marathon athlete who likes hot showers and a warm bed every night,... Read more
Published on October 14, 2005 by Timecheck

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