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Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home | Heather Anderson
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In her new memoir, Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home, Heather, whose trail name is "Anish," conveys both her athleticism and wilderness adventures, but also shares her distinct message of courage, her willingness to turn away from the predictability of a more traditional life in an effort to seek out what most fulfills her. Amid the rigors of the trail--the pain, fear, loneliness, and dangers--she discovers the greater rewards of community and of self, conquering her doubts and building confidence. Ultimately, she realizes that records are merely a catalyst, giving her purpose, focus, and a goal to strive toward.
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Skyrimir
Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home | Heather Anderson
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Started a new tradition this year! A Christmas hike! I‘m already excited for next year as this is kind of the first tradition that we‘ve started for ourselves on a holiday. Happy holidays!

Gezemice It‘s a good one! 4y
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Anna40
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Sorry, but no. I acknowledge Aish's achievements and I could never do what she did, she must be an amazing person but the writing and the 'self inflicted' problems - why hike through one of the hottest places when you know in advance that there is not enough water without making sure THAT you have enough water?! simply annoying... Sorry but not for me

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hike.read.repeat
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I was reluctant to read yet another book on the PCT after having already read two, plus several daily journal hiker blogs. But this book was a fast, enjoyable, inspiring, and relatable read.

Like Anish, I always considered myself more of a bookworm than an athlete. I was never into sports or coordinated. But I find myself drawn to the outdoors and REALLY long hikes and the desire to pursue long trails has taken over my life for the most part.

hike.read.repeat And I‘d like to add that long distance hiking, while it seems extreme, can be pursued by people of almost any age, fitness level, and outdoor experience. If you‘re interested but don‘t know where to start, just get out there. You figure it out and get into shape along the way. 👍🏽 4y
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hike.read.repeat
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Anish set the PCT self-supported FKT in 2013 and still holds the record over six years later!

She finished in 60 days. Most hikers take 4-5 (sometimes 6) months. It took me 161 days. 🙈

I‘m trying to finish this book before tomorrow evening and I feel like I‘m in race against time, just like Anish. 😆

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Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home | Heather Anderson
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Two milestones passed:

1. 500 books read since joining Goodreads several years ago
2. 600 followers on Litsy

Every time I pass 100, I like to do a little intro since I don‘t know any of y‘all irl. My name is Sarah and I‘m from Texas. Lifetime bookworm. I‘ve worked at two public libraries since 2014 but recently quit to pursue my third long distance hike. Leaving for NZ in 3 days. 😬

Feel free to introduce yourself and say hi in the comments.

TrishB Hi 👋 From Liverpool UK. Read a lot, love Litsy and talking about books! Just got book from work trip to China and feel wiped out with jet lag! 4y
TheSpineView 🤗 Hi! Travel safe and have a good time! 4y
Mandoul Hey from Scotland! That sounds really exciting. Have an amazing time 😃 4y
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hike.read.repeat @TrishB hi Trish. Hope you get lots of rest. 🙂 4y
hike.read.repeat @Mandoul thanks! 😎 4y
BarbaraBB I just discover your thread and am loving it. I love the idea of long time walking and it is so cool you can share it with your bf. I do walk too and just made it through the Netherlands but that‘s only 500 kilometers 😂. I love the feeling that comes over me while walking. What distances do you walk each day and where do you sleep? Enjoy! 4y
hike.read.repeat @BarbaraBB 500k is impressive! It varies for us depending on the terrain. 15-20k on hard days and 30+ on easier track. We sleep in a tent usually. NZ has lots of backcountry huts and we sometimes stay in those. Airbnb or renting at a holiday parks while in town. 4y
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hike.read.repeat
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In just three days I leave to start my third long distance hike. I haven‘t trained nearly half as much as I wanted to. And I‘m recovering from a bouldering injury that happened a month ago which at its worst made walking and normal movements v painful.

Even tho I‘m not nearly as fast and experienced as her, it‘s comforting to read that Anish had similar issues/fears going into her PCT FKT attempt.

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valeriegeary
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We went on a hike this week. I brought a book about hiking with me. Because I am that person. 😂

hike.read.repeat Gorgeous! 😍 Is that the Three Sisters Wilderness? I have that book too but haven‘t started it yet. 5y
valeriegeary @hike.read.repeat It's Hood! The east side! Up on Gnarl Ridge. The book was just okay for me. Some interesting parts but it didn't really get into any deep personal narrative like I was hoping. Just kind of a trail report. But if you love hiking..... It's interesting enough. 5y
hike.read.repeat I knew it had to be Oregon somewhere! 😆 5y
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mmseiple You mean there are people who *don‘t* take books on hikes with them? 5y
Tamra Awesome! 5y
valeriegeary @mmseiple I don't want to know those people! 😂 5y
JennyM Wow...that‘s beautiful. Hope you‘ve had a great time. 5y
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Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home | Heather Anderson
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“All that‘s left to do then is walk.”