Journeys North: The Pacific Crest Trail

2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist in Adventure Travel

In Journeys North , legendary trail angel and thru hiker Barney Scout Mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest T…

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