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    Free Outside: A Trek Against Time and Distance
    Free Outside: A Trek Against Time and Distance
    Free Outside: A Trek Against Time and Distance
    Audiobook9 hours

    Free Outside: A Trek Against Time and Distance

    Written by Jeff Garmire

    Narrated by Jeff Garmire

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    About this audiobook

    A man walked into the woods, destined to spend 8 months living in the wild. Exhausted and emotionally ruined living the fast-paced life of a successful young professional it was all too easy to give up. The challenges came on the adventure of a lifetime. Months in the woods that would provide adversity, healing, and tranquility. Setting out to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and Continental Divide Trail in a single calendar year was an audacious goal but the 8,000 mile Calendar Year Triple Crown would be the story of a lifetime.

    The journey was riddled with inclement weather, shady characters, wildlife attacks, and injuries. The trails crossed frozen rivers, were rerouted around wildfires, and packed with snow. The physical challenge was soon overshadowed by the mental toughness required. It became a mental battle.

    Free Outside is a captivating story of strength and courage. Hiking through remote areas in America, Jeff is continually overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of strangers. Free Outside is the fascinating story of Jeff Garmire’s journey along the national scenic trails that define wild America.

    This story of adventure about hiking America's triple crown trails is read by the author.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFree Outside
    Release dateApr 26, 2020
    ISBN9781662210891
    Free Outside: A Trek Against Time and Distance

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    • 5/5
      This book is about a young man who quit his job and had a dream of hiking 3 trails. The Appalachian trail, Pacific Crest trail and the Continental divide trail. It’s his story, narrated by him, step by step of the way. It’s also about the people he met on the way and what he learned.

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    • 5/5
      Very inspiring story. It reads more like a journal, but still an amazing accomplishment!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Good info. I think the book would have benefitted from a narrator other than the author and the addition of more details - his back story - what really motivated him? What kind of job was he working? How did he get his start in hiking? Tell note about family background and his background in general. And, super important, what method did he use to make his coffee on the trail. Also, maybe more info on the time passing, like which months various sections were being covered. What day of the year did he actually end his hike?

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    • 4/5
      Great story, incredible what he achieved. Thanks for sharing with us