{"product_id":"journeys-north-the-pacific-crest-trail-9781680513219","title":"Journeys North: The Pacific Crest Trail","description":"\u003cb\u003e2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist in Adventure Travel\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eJourneys North\u003c\/i\u003e, legendary trail angel and thru hiker Barney Scout Mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 as they walk from Mexico to Canada. This ensemble story unfolds as these half-dozen hikers--including Barney and his wife, Sandy--trod north, slowly forming relationships and revealing their deepest secrets and aspirations. They face a once-in-a-generation drought and early severe winter storms that test their will in this bare-knuckled adventure. In fact, only a third of all the hikers who set out on the trail that year would finish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As the group approaches Canada, a storm rages. How will these very different hikers, ranging in age, gender, and background, respond to the hardship and suffering ahead of them? Can they all make the final 60-mile push through freezing temperatures, sleet, and snow, or will some reach their breaking point? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eJourneys North\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of grit, compassion, and the relationships people forge when they strive toward a common goal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMann, Barney Scout:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eBarney Scout Mann\u003c\/b\u003e has hiked the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails. He is president of the Partnership for the National Trails System. Mann has been recognized with a Lowell Thomas Journalism Award and is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Pacific Crest Trail: Exploring America's Wilderness Trail\u003c\/i\u003e and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Continental Divide Trail: Exploring America's Ridgeline Trail\u003c\/i\u003e. He and his wife, Sandy, live in San Diego and have hosted more than 7,000 PCT hikers. Visit him online at BarneyScoutMann.com.","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50627784311058,"sku":"9781680513219","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b23ff7bb-8717-4470-8fb4-9a37a40a2cba.jpg?v=1732719932","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/journeys-north-the-pacific-crest-trail-9781680513219","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}