Loved this book! The author's love of the outdoors comes through in wonderful stories of his experiences over the years. He is a masterful writer! Reminds me so much of John McPhee, which is about the highest praise that one could receive. I read the entire book twice (so far). It took me away to places I have visited myself, and to places I hope to visit in the future. I sincerely recommend this book to everyone!

The author reveals his keen love for Northern Appalachia through 21 poetic essays that make you feel you are hiking right beside him, encountering bobcats and bears, trekking through good weather and bad (a hurricane that morphs into a blizzard!) and assisting adolescents in a camping program that provides healing exposure to nature. A must-read for lovers of mountains, gorgeous writing, and the peace that comes through the unsullied outdoors.