thousand-miler: adventures hiking the ice age trail

The author shares not only her experience with the trail, but stories of others who either thru hiked or segment hiked the Ice Age Trail.

Maybe it's because I'm a travel blogger from Wisconsin, maybe it's cause I love it when women follow their dreams and do what needs to be done to fulfill them, or maybe it's cause I enjoy a bit of hiking and parts of the Ice Age Trail are near my house, whatever the reason, I loved this book! It was a quick read cause I had a hard time putting it down. Woven throughout her account are details of the history of the still-developing Ice Age Trail-one of just eleven National Scenic Trails-and helpful insight and strategies for undertaking a successful thru-hike.In addition to chronicling McManus's hike, Thousand-Miler also includes the little-told story of the Ice Age Trail's first-ever thru-hiker Jim Staudacher, an account of the record-breaking thru-run of ultrarunner Jason Dorgan, the experiences of a young combat veteran who embarked on her thru-hike as a way to ease back into civilian life, and other fascinating tales from the trail. Follow along as she worries about wildlife encounters, wonders if her injured feet will ever recover, and searches for an elusive fellow hiker known as Papa Bear.

In prose that's alternately harrowing and humorous, Thousand-Miler takes you with her through Wisconsin's forests, prairies, wetlands, and farms, past the geologic wonders carved by long-ago glaciers, and into the neighborhood bars and gathering places of far-flung small towns. Learn tips and tricks for spending time on the IAT, hear about the wildly popular October Mammoth Hike Challenge, and leave with plenty of resources to have a safe and successful journey.In thirty-six thrilling days, Melanie Radzicki McManus hiked 1,100 miles around Wisconsin, landing her in the elite group of Ice Age Trail thru-hikers known as the Thousand-Milers. Join Ice Age Trail Thousand-Miler Diana Matthews, Mark Ormsby and other active volunteers in the Ice Age Trail Alliance for this introductory presentation. Today, hikers, backpackers and outdoor lovers of all ages step out on the Ice Age Trail to unplug, relax, explore and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Ancient glaciers carved the path through rocky terrain, open prairies, kettle lakes, and peaceful forests. It traverses through some of the state’s most beautiful natural areas, including right here in Walworth/Jefferson counties.

One of only 11 National Scenic Trails in the country, the Ice Age Trail is a 1,200 mile footpath found entirely within the state of Wisconsin. Exploring the Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Thousand-miler: adventures hiking the ice age trail