A Fabulous Thru-Hike
3,100 Miles on the Continental Divide Trail
by Derick Lugo
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Pub Date Feb 03 2026 | Archive Date Mar 31 2026
Description
New York City native Derick Lugo’s life changed in 2012 when he spontaneously decided to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. In the years that followed, he became an advocate for the outdoors and eventually set out on his second thru-hike--this time on the Continental Divide Trail, one of the most challenging long trails in the world.
A Fabulous Thru-Hike: 3,100 Miles on the Continental Divide Trail is the relatable, laugh-out-loud story of Derick Lugo’s six-month adventure. From the deserts of New Mexico to the rugged mountains of Montana, Derick confronts heat sickness, vertigo, and self-doubt--all with his trademark optimism. There are plenty of missteps and hard lessons, but also classic moments of trail magic, natural beauty, and deep friendships.
Capturing both the grueling reality and transformative beauty of life on the CDT, Lugo invites readers along for a journey that is both inspiring and entertaining. Whether he’s questioning his choices on a sun-scorched ridgeline or finding joy in a package of Oreos, A Fabulous Thru-Hike is a celebration of perseverance, self-discovery, and the courage to keep moving forward.
Advance Praise
"A Fabulous Thru-Hike gives you the feeling of traversing the Continental Divide Trail with a storyteller, comedian, and friend. It is a lighthearted and uplifting read from one of the most challenging trails in North America--a tale that instills the significance of adventure and human kindness." --Jennifer Pharr Davis, author, speaker, and National Geographic Adventurer
"Reading A Fabulous Thru-Hike feels like hiking the Continental Divide Trail with your funniest friend; every high, every low, and all the signature quirks of thru-hiking brought to life by Derick’s gift for storytelling." --Zach Davis, founder at The Trek
"A Fabulous Thru-Hike immerses you in a rugged journey along the Continental Divide Trail. From high altitude thunderstorms and bear encounters to sublime vistas and starry nights, Lugo's humor and adept wordsmithing brings the beauty and adventure of thru-hiking to life." --Heather Anderson, author of Thirst and Farther"A Fabulous Thru-Hike immerses you in a rugged journey along the Continental Divide Trail. From high altitude thunderstorms and bear encounters to sublime vistas and starry nights, Lugo's humor and adept wordsmithing brings the beauty and adventure of thru-hiking to life." --Heather Anderson, author of Thirst and Farther
Marketing Plan
PUBLICITY: National print, online, and broadcast media campaign; national and local review and feature print attention; online review and feature attention; multi-city author tour; local author promotion.
MARKETING: Print and online advertising and social media promotion; pre-pub bookseller outreach; targeted consumer e-mail campaign; Mountaineers Books website and e-newsletter.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781680518290 |
| PRICE | 24.95 |
| PAGES | 240 |
