Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.9
EAN: 9780061376931
ISBN: 0061376930
Label: Harper Perennial
Manufacturer: Harper Perennial
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 400
Publication Date: June 01, 2008
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Release Date: May 20, 2008
Sales Rank: 43699
Studio: Harper Perennial

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:


The Pacific Crest Trail stretches from Mexico to Canada, a distance of 2,650 grueling, sun-scorched, bear-infested miles. When Dan White and his girlfriend announced their intention to hike it, Dan's parents—among others—thought they were nuts. How could two people who'd never even shared an apartment together survive six months in the desert with little more than a two-person tent and some trail mix? But when these addled adventurers, dubbed "the Lois and Clark Expedition" by their benevolent trail-guru, set out for the American wilderness, the hardships of the trail—and one delicious-looking cactus—test the limits of love and sanity.






Rating: - The PCT- A journey of a life time!
Title: The Cactus Eaters
General Subject Matter: One man's journey on the PCT. In his own words: " How I Lost
My Mind-And Almost Found Myself-On The Pacific Crest Trail."
Theme: Survival

Looking for that next exciting adventure? Look no further than your local bookstore. The Cactus Eaters, by Dan White, will leave you feeling like you hiked beside him and his ex-girlfriend, Allison. This is a perfect book for one to read while looking at The Pacific Trail Crest ... Read More

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Rating: - Not so much about the PCT
This was my first book on the PCT after reading several about the AT. I am rather disappointed. The Author wonders away in his, and others, life issues and less than half the book is actually about the trail. I read the first 2/3 and then couldn't stand it, started flicking past the bits that weren't about the trail until I read the last two chapters in total (rather sad). If you look at this book as someones life story that happens to be mostly when they are walking the PCT then it's fine, but ... Read More

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Rating: - Fun and inspiring, made me want to go hiking.
I found this book sitting on the break room table and starting paging through it. It looked promising so I took it home. I ended up reading it in two sittings because I couldn't put it down. Mr. White paints a vivid picture of the trail and it's characters and it inspired me to start planning a long distance bike trip (I don't have a year to spend on the hike). I laughed, cringed and felt queasy along with the author and decided that I wanted to have an adventure too. One nitpick: I thought the ending ... Read More

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Rating: - Absolutely fantastic!
I came across this book while on vacation with my girlfriend and couldn't put it down! Since her and I talk about adventures like this, we passed the book back and forth until it was done.

The book is very well written, many twists and turns and not predictable at all. If you like adventure, you will love this book. If you like reading about adventure, you will definitely love this book. Most importantly, if you want a book to keep your interest and challenge your sense of adventure, ... Read More

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Rating: - Disappointed
I was hoping for an engaging story akin to "A Walk in the Woods". Instead I found myself disgusted with Dan's behavior toward his hiking companion and annoyed that the story didn't talk more about the adventure of the trail. This story should have remained a diary.

I gave it three stars because I did read all 400 pages hoping to see Dan "almost find himself" and become less of a jerk. No luck.

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