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"True story of six thru-hikers whose journeys cross and eventually combine in a thrilling finale"--
In 2007, Mann (known as Scout), his wife Sandy (known as Frodo), and four other hikers set out on the Pacific Crest Trail, walking from Mexico to Canada. 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. Approaching Canada as...
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"Girl in the Woods is Aspen Matis's exhilarating true-life adventure of hiking from Mexico to Canada- a coming of age story, a survival story, and a triumphant story of overcoming emotional devastation. On her second night of college, Aspen was raped by a fellow student. Overprotected by her parents who discouraged her from telling of the attack, Aspen was confused and ashamed. Dealing with a problem that has sadly become all too common on college...