Hoofin' It on the John Muir Trail

A Sierra Nevada Wilderness Adventure

By: Reginald Spittle

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

"This book reminds and inspires us to search for the wildness that lives inside of us."
--Lori Oliver-Tierney, author, Trudge: A Midlife Crisis on the John Muir Trail

"I absolutely loved reading this book." --Amazon reader

"This book impressed and inspired me." --Amazon reader

Nearing age 70, with five long-distance European hikes in the bag, Reg is finally ready to tackle one of the most iconic treks the United States offers.

Or is he?

A self-proclaimed slackpacker who enjoys a shower, cold beer, and warm bed at the end of each dusty day, Reg throws caution aside, signing on with a packing company for a 30-day trek along California's historic John Muir Trail.

With the support of three packers on horseback, each leading a team of mules, Reg, his wife Sue, and nine other hikers set foot on a 246-mile adventure through the stunning Sierra Nevada wilderness.

Daily challenges await, including seemingly insurmountable high-elevation climbs under scorching sun as well as rocky, knee-busting descents. No showers, no toilets, no warm bed.

Will Reg overcome his mountain of misgivings as he plunges into the unknown?


"Read the exciting account of Reg and Sue's remarkable transformation...their story is fascinating, entertaining, and powerfully inspiring."
--Tom Hesch, author, Twenty Years to the Finish Line

"An enduring and inspiring hike, illuminating the realities of walking into the unknown."
David Smart, author, The Trail Provides

enjoyable listen!

I loved hearing this supported JMT adventure. I listen to a lot of hiking stories, and this one did NOT disappoint. Nicely written, and though the virtual voice only once in a while mispronounced something or gave a slightly wrong inflection, it was not distracting at all. It's actually amazing how well the virtual voice did! And I thoroughly enjoyed the details of such an adventure. Way to go Reg for putting together such a fine book!

I love adventures

the AI reader was pretty amazing but I also felt that alot of genuine integrity of the adventure was lost as a result. I do prefer a real human!!!!

Engaging

Well written, moves along at a nice pace. Not a real fan of AI narration. Enjoyed listening to it.

Great book

I always love true accounts of people hiking the long trails. Has some really funny parts.

Love this story.

Love this story. Hard to imagine a 69-year-old man making the journey of the John Muir trail. The virtual voice was pleasant enough, but didn't know how to pronounce a lot of the words. I would recommend to anyone who loves to read about hiking the Long Trail. JS