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I was happily surprised at how well-written, entertaining, and thought-provoking this story was.
As someone who enjoys the outdoors, I could empathize with the desire to spontaneously get out there and I had to laugh along at his blunders. I’ve gone out prepared, and I’ve also run out of water. I’ve spent a sleepless night shivering in a tent on a mountainside, waiting for daybreak so I could hike back to my car and get warm, and I’ve appreciated a hot shower and soft bed after a day in the elements.
He expertly weaves his hiking story with his memoir. Was there a little influence of his friend Gabaldon in the prologue, with the cabin’s description including smells and textures.
Well done, Sam. Thanks for sharing your life story with us.