Trailblazing Women: Discover America’s Most Inspiring Hikers

A celebration of athleticism, wisdom, and skill—Women Who Hike profiles over twenty of America’s most inspiring women adventurers ranging from legends to the rising stars of today. The book is both inspirational and aspirational as each adventurer tells her story in her own words through featuring their favorite hike, highlighting personal challenges, accomplishments, and philosophy, as well as providing readers with practical how-to suggestions on maximizing not only their own potential in hiking but in life. The profiles are complemented by stunning color photographs. Each profile includes a map of the hike being profiled, hike specs, miles and directions, GPS coordinates to the trailhead, and a sidebar of something noteworthy about the hike, the location, or the adventurer.
Featured adventurers:
1. Ingrid Backstrom
2. Teresa Baker
3. Gina Bégin
4. Katie Boué
5. Jainee Dial & Lindsey Elliott
6. Caroline Gleich
7. Sarah Herron
8. Shanti Hodges
9. Kristin Hostetter
10. Jen Hudak
11. Rue Mapp
12. Hilary Oliver
13. Haley Robison
14. Elyse Rylander
15. Shawnté Salabert
16. Ambreen Tariq
17. Kalen Thorien
18. Mirna Valerio
19. Jolia Varela
20. Pamela Zoolalian

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Falcon Guides
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2019
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1493037137
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1493037131
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.49 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #196,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #86 in Walking (Books) #185 in Running & Jogging (Books) #344 in Hiking & Camping Excursion Guides (Books)
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