{"product_id":"9781680518290","title":"A Fabulous Thru-Hike: 3,100 Miles on the Continental Divide Trail","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Fabulous Thru-Hike\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the feeling of traversing the Continental Divide Trail with a storyteller, comedian, and friend. It is a lighthearted and uplifting read from one of the most challenging trails in North America—-a tale that instills the significance of adventure and human kindness.\" — Jennifer Pharr Davis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e New York City native Derick Lugo’s life changed in 2012 when he spontaneously decided to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. In the years that followed, he became an advocate for the outdoors and eventually set out on his second thru-hike—this time on the Continental Divide Trail, one of the most challenging long trails in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Fabulous Thru-Hike: 3,100 Miles on the Continental Divide Trail\u003c\/i\u003e is the relatable, laugh-out-loud story of Derick Lugo’s six-month adventure. From the deserts of New Mexico to the rugged mountains of Montana, Derick confronts heat sickness, vertigo, and self-doubt—all with his trademark optimism. There are plenty of missteps and hard lessons, but also classic moments of trail magic, natural beauty, and deep friendships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapturing both the grueling reality and transformative beauty of life on the CDT, Lugo invites readers along for a journey that is both inspiring and entertaining. Whether he’s questioning his choices on a sun-scorched ridgeline or finding joy in a package of Oreos, \u003ci\u003eA Fabulous Thru-Hike\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of perseverance, self-discovery, and the courage to keep moving forward.","brand":"Mountaineers Books, The","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42998368370749,"sku":"9781680518290","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781680518290_p0.jpg?v=1771582960","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781680518290","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}