Sunday, January 27, 2008

A Walk In The Woods
The Bill Bryson book, A Walk In The Woods, has caused more controversy on the Appalachian Trail than any other book. It is now going to be made into a movie with Robert Redford playing the Bryson character. Many a hiker would argue about this book. Reading the book and hiking the trail are optional for most hikers with an opinion. In 2001, three years after the book came out, it was the talk of the trail. things have calmed since then.
2001, the year I thru-hiked, the trail felt crowded. In no small part because of this book. The White Blaze community is all ready speculating about the crowds to come. I think they are right there will be a few big years after the movie.

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