Bruce Trail - An Adventure along the Niagara Escarpment

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Summary: Fun book to read, even for non-hikers
Review: I found that this book helped me get a feel of what hiking the Bruce Trail is like. I'm not able to do it myself but I enjoy reading about hiking. If I was able to this book would help me pick the right equipment and supplies. I liked the banter between the two authors and the way they helped each other reach their goals. I'd recommend this book to other armchair hikers like me.

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Summary: This book is a good introduction to long distance hiking.
Review: This is a essentially a journal of the daily events in the authors' end-to-end hike of the Bruce Trail presented by Sue Freeman. Long distance hikers will recognize elements of their own hikes and perhaps be inspired to hike the Bruce. While novices are well advised of the reality of poison ivy, rain, cold and blisters, they also will vicariously enjoy the thrill and independence of being a thru hiker. The book provides realistic, sound advice about daily routines, equipment, mail drops and, most important, mental outlook and expectations of backpacking. Having hiked most of the Appalachian Trail myself, I can attest to the common sense contained herein. This is a natural "next trail" for AT thur hikers.