Journey on the Crest

Having through-hiked the PCT myself in 1985, which was the year following Cindy's hike of the second half of the PCT, I really enjoyed this easy-to-read trip down memory lane. Both of us being women, Cindy's trail experiences were different than mine in many ways, but also very similar in the most important ways! As humans walking through the most strikingly beautiful country in the US, we all share in the same wonder and awe of God's incredible creation. If you are interested in long distance hiking stories and want a taste of that life without having to sell everything you own and disappear off the grid for six months, then this is a great book to read! Or, it might be just the thing to convince you to go ahead and hike the PCT yourself.

I read Cindy's book about 4 years ago. I found the book very motivating, aswell as an excellant read. I have since hiked alot of the PCT legs Cindy and Todd have covered. I recommend this book to several people a year and usually giving it as a gift. I recommend this book to anyone thinking about going an a long hike, both men and women. I am male, age 49 and felt better prepared for the long hikes having red this book. I ran into a young man last month (August) hiking in the Threes sisters Wilderness area who actully new Cindy and Todd. He had the same feelings about Cindy's book as I do. He was a skinny red haired beared wild man of Bornio type dude. Gotta read it, gotta share it. Tim Danaher Redmond WA.

I admire Cindy's extraordinary edurance and her finally fulfilling her goal although I cannot relate to her need to do such a thing. Cindy wrote of her experiences with clarity. Also, it was interesting and humorous and I enjoyed the book very much. For anyone who comtemplates doing the same thing, I heartily recommend they read her book first and for anyone not thinking of doing the same thing, I recommend it anyway just for the great entertainment, education and enjoyment of reading about a grand adventure.

Even if you never hike,translate the underlying message of this book to your own life. When the immediate future seems hopeless, you're physically and/or mentally exhausted, push on toward your goals. Cindy Ross and Todd did. Follow their example. Don't lose the passion! PS I've backpacked in Arizona Canyons. Rattlesnakes there rattle.

I left this book wishing Cindy Ross wrote more about her travels. She comes across as very likeable, though at times slightly goofy, but very authentic, respectful of others, and deeply appreciative of the wonders of the California desert, the High Sierras, and the mountains of Oregon and Washington. You will leave this book wishing to visit Muir's Sierras in particular. My wife read and enjoyed it just as much as I did. Try it, you won't be disappointed.Her explanation for why the rattlesnakes of the southermost PCT are all silent (they really are), and her description of hiking through their land, will make your hair stand on end.