Happy Hiker - by Max Mason (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>Happy Hiker: The epic journey of an unlikely Appalachian Trail thru-hiker</em> </strong>is an uplifting epic story with 200 beautiful photographs depicting the grueling daily experience of a 2000 mile hiking journey. </p><p><br></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A UNIQUE PORTRAYAL OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL</strong></p><p><strong><em>Happy Hiker: The epic journey of an unlikely Appalachian Trail thru-hiker</em> </strong>is an entertaining story of an ordinary person who achieves an extraordinary accomplishment. It is a guide showing how everyday people can challenge their self-limiting beliefs and achieve their biggest dreams.</p><p>Thru-hiking the full 2190-mile Appalachian Trail (AT) is one of the world's most grueling adventures. Hiking a half-marathon a day, six days a week, for six months equals 150 half-marathons - it's tough!</p><p>Prior to the AT, Max Mason (trail name "Happy") had never achieved any sports or endurance related success. You will be inspired by the engaging story of a journey that changed his life. As much about his transformational inner odyssey as it is about the physical trek, it is an absorbing account for anyone who loves reading about real-life outdoor adventures. </p><p>You will be captivated by Max's daily struggles, triumphs and experiences. A hundred and eighty color photographs capture the beauty of the Trail and daily thru-hiker life. You will encounter the deep friendships that form; the inner game of ultra-distance hiking; the emotional peaks and valleys; the myriad Trail characters (some weirdos and some truly inspirational); the battles with injuries and sickness; the ever-present humor; the woods, animals and birds; and the love story with his wife and son. </p><p>Happy Hiker includes a narrative section which includes 25 steps to successful thru-hiking and an epic poem that details the daily journey. The poem, accompanied with photos, is an entertaining and easy to read epic detailing each day of the 178-day hike. Each day is a succinct glimpse of the inner and outer world Max experiences.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><strong>"Max recounts precisely what it's like to endure a 2000+ mile walk along the physical and mental rollercoaster known as the Appalachian Trail. He captured the highs, lows, trials, tribulations and characters he met along the way in poetic form. I thru-hiked the trail all over again.</strong>" - Joe Fubel, GA-ME Class of '01.</p><p><strong>"We met Happy when we did our own Appalachian Trail thru-hike. His glorious epic poem perfectly captures the trail experience in all its beautiful, wild, wonderful and sometimes challenging moments. His tips for a successful thru-hike are spot on." - </strong>TwoBadDogs Triple Crown Thru-hikers.</p><p><strong>"Max offers solid advice for anyone considering a long-distance trail. The epic poem of Happy's hike is entertaining and full of AT thru-hiker wisdom, do's and don'ts, as well as lessons learned the hard way for his next adventure." - </strong>John Wilson, 3X AT thru-hiker</p><p><strong>"Max Mason has re-invented the epic adventure poem for everyday people which magically draws you in as if you are experiencing the highs and lows of the Trail with him. Easy to read, engaging, funny and relatable to us all I hope this becomes a popular new genre."</strong> - Mark Stewart. Hiker </p><p><strong>"HH is an epic poem describing Max's transformation from Joe Average to long distance hiker, tackling the challenges of everyday miles to be covered while overcoming loneliness and absence from family and friends. A must read for anyone wanting to walk off the beaten track over multiple days." - </strong>Graeme Horsley - 3X Camino pilgrim walker.</p><p><strong>"Max has described his experience of the trail using poems that help keep your attention and wanting more. He explains the trials and errors endured during a thru hike. A very relatable and easy read for those with a dream of a thru hike or those who just like to read about adventures." - </strong>Bev Whitehead - A hiker that believes it's all about the journey. </p><p><strong>"Max Mason shows that you can do anything you put your mind too, you don't need to be a hiker to enjoy this story, and a refreshing poem format that just keeps you wanting more." - </strong>Lisa Tringali - Hiker, Photographer, Nature Enthusiast.</p><p><strong>"It brought back a lot of memories of my time on the trail. I felt like I was on the trail again." - </strong>Philip Anderson - Thru-Hiker, Retired</p><p><strong>"Max Mason undersells himself in this book. He is a remarkable man and I felt as if I was on the trail with him. I loved how he was so open with his feelings, raw and tough, digging deep. Quietly ecstatic when he reached Katahdin's peck. A must read for anyone looking for an adventure." - </strong>Karen Holmes - Adventure marathon/multi-sport athlete.</p><p><strong>"In this epic poem of the Appalachian trail, Max Mason chronicles his thru-hike of the famous pathway. Along the way he shares his secrets to successfully mastering the mental challenges that inevitably accompany the 2100 mile journey. At times funny, at times serious, but always engaging, this poem should be on everyone's list of guidebooks for planning their thru-hike." - </strong>Brad Whitcomb. AT Thruhiker 2015.</p><br>
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