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Just Passin' Thru: A Vintage Store, the Appalachian Trail, and a Cast of Unforgettable Characters

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All books about the AT are the same...right? WRONG!

By Texas Lizard - March 23, 2011

A few years ago I was planning on emigrating from London to Australia. Having read a number of Bill Bryson books in the past I got a copy of his book 'Down Under', which by pure coincidence, came with a copy of 'A Walk in the Woods'. To be honest, I preferred the latter and, having neither camped nor hiked anywhere in my life I found the idea of the adventure somewhat gripping. It stayed with my right up until I came back to the UK from Australia (the emigration not quite having gone as planned!). I read it again and then started researching as much as I could about the Appalachian Trail.

It appears that Bryson's book divides opinion amongst the AT community (based on postings on various web boards). I must confess that this surprised me but I guess I was just used to his style and decided that I really should read a bit more...especially if I was considering a thru-hike! Having now read a number of books written by various authors I can see why. Bryson has a style... read more

Just Passin' Thru

By Charles C. Zapp "Piece of Work" - April 28, 2010

I passed thru Mountain Crossings in 2006 and again with my wife in 2008. The book speaks especially to those of us who have hiked large portions of the trail. It brought back memories of some really great times and people that are part of the AT. It is a fairly quick read providing some recognizable names and memorable occurrences. This is a worthwhile part of any collection of Trail Stories that any AT hiker would enjoy. As I read 'Just Passin Thru' I was taken back to places and could see the folks I was with as when I read my own journal after a hike. Great job Winton, Thanks.

**You'll finish this book, wanting more stories!

By SmokyMtn - December 16, 2009

Even if you, or someone you know, is just slightly curious about what it would be like to hike the Appalachian Trail or spend time backpacking in the woods, this is a must read! Even if you are an experienced hiker, buy this great book! The funny, true stories about life dealing with all the "characters" that come into Mountain Crossings, Just Passin' Thru leaves you thinking about how you would behave and act in the backcountry. The book offers much advice/suggestions? about the "dos/don't" while hiking in the woods, although staying within the hiker motto: "hike your own hike". Only 1 negative as I finished the book, more stories please! I hope there will be a volume II.

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