An Ultralighter’s True Trail Stories: Beyond the Journey – Carol Wellman

Ultralighter Carol Wellman, aka Brawny, tells stories, shares secrets and tips and reveals long distance hiking skills. A how to book, which includes gear lists and behind the scene lessons, from the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail, John Muir Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Bartrarm Trail, Foothills Trail, and now, in this recently updated version, the Wonderland Trail in Washington State.
An Ultralighter’s True Story compliments her first book, My Journey to Freedom and Ultralight Backpacking. Included you’ll find the full and descriptive trail guide for the Bartram Trail, along with campsites and trip report.Learn why she wrote it and how to take advantage of the resupply options in Franklin, North Carolina.
In this updated third edition, you’ll also find photos and a trip report detailing the ninety-three mile, ruggedly gorgeous Wonderland Trail. Rated as one of backpackers favorite trails, this well marked pathway circles the celebrated Mount Rainier, one of America’s volcanoes.
Learn how to pack seven days of food into a Garcia Bear Canister, fast pack the Wonderland Trail and sew a nine ounce silnylon backpack.
Discover the dangers in the short, but brutal Foothills Trail and why never to camp close to roads. Read about her heartbreaking decision to quit Vermont’s Long Trail and why bailing can be one of life’s greatest burdens.
Read about her trek on the Ennis Cut off in Montana, an alternate route of the Continental Divide Trail.
A book that will make you laugh and cringe at messy lesson’s learned, An Ultralighter’s True Trail Stories will help backpackers avoid costly mistakes.
Author of Moose and Men-Ridgerunning in Maine’s Hundred Mile Wilderness, and whimsical Everything Except Corn Pasta, Wellman’s far flung adventures are held to an extreme minimalist philosophy, which not only saves money but also inspires true independence.
This third edition is filled with true stories and ultralight backpacking tips covering ten of America’s best loved hiking trails. Now read about the celebrated Wonderland Trail and Ennis Cut Off, located in Montana, on the Continental Divide Trail.
Bound to shorten any light weight backpacker’s journey to ultralight backpacking.