Over the Hill Grandpa Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail eBook Jim Rea Zhita Rea
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After retirement, Jim Rea became determined to take on and complete a major challenge. He set out to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada, his first try at a long hike. He hiked several weeks each summer for seven years, mostly solo. He was rescued only once. He needed to resupply each week, so Zhita, his wife, decided to be his support team. Driving to locate remote meeting places brought her adventures of her own.
Over the Hill Grandpa Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail eBook Jim Rea Zhita Rea
Hiking is (mostly) a young person's game: two years ago, as I trudged through a long dry stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, a young lady shared with me her secrets for hiking thirty miles in a day. I listened with interest, since I wasn't doing even half that many miles. But the thought that went through my mind was that a big part of the secret is being under 30 years old. That said, with proper planning, conditioning, and pacing, even someone well into their 70s can hike a long distance trail. Jim Rea would know, because well into retirement he decided to do just such a trek, and this book is the story of his life on (and off) the trail.Purist readers, the kind who want to see hiking protagonists complete a trail straight through will be a bit disappointed with the book. As much to accommodate his marriage (to Zita, co author of this book) as his age and a few health concerns, Jim decided to do a multi year journey rather than attempt the trail in a single long summer. I think this was a wise choice on his part, and I've adopted it to some extent, though where Jim took 7 years, I am working on finishing in 30. The book chronicles not only his hiking narrative but also his training for each summer, planning, and preparation. If you are thinking of doing several long sections of trail, this book might be a good starting place.
But Jim's hike included a few rather dramatic moments, including a trail rescue which likely saved his life. Seen from the perspective of both Zhita and Jim in their summaries of what happened and what they were feeling during this time, this and other incidents give the reader a more realistic view of some of the dangers anyone, but especially older individuals, can encounter on the trail. I also came away with a greater appreciation for how nice it is to have a life partner willing to meet you on a regular basis and help with supplies and logistics. Reading the book, I'm fairly convinced Jim would not have completed his trek without Zhita.
Most of Jim's hiking came in before the explosion of trail popularity following the publication of Wild, by Cheryl Strayed. Those hoping for a similar redemption story will be rather disappointed, as an aside. But you will get a glimpse of the trail in an era when only 300-500 hikers attempted it per year. Today, that number is over 2,000, with growing numbers of section hikers as well. Although Jim often hiked with a companion, he waxes eloquent about the joys of solitude. Those joys are a bit less common now. But a good section hiker can still enjoy long periods for reflection and appreciation of nature, even if they are "over the hill" in every sense of the term.
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Over the Hill Grandpa Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail eBook Jim Rea Zhita Rea Reviews
Persistence and perseverance hiked every step of the PCT with Jim(Over the hill) and fulfilled a dream to hike as a senior citizen over several years. Jim let nothing, even a rescue off the trail and a terrible illness stop him from hiking his hike from Mexico to Canada. An excellent read for any senior citizen considering an adventure into the woods.
I couldn't get into this book at all. I have read so many books about thru hiking, so I was disappointed that it just didn't grab me. I have a hard time reading text that has multiple exclamation points !!!!! and question marks ???. It drives me insane, which is part of the reason I got no further than about chapter 3.
Grandpa gave some good trail descriptions at times. Many times a chapter started with him arriving at the trail and then the second paragraph it's 5 days later and he's meeting his wife. And she took at least half of the book talking about her shopping trips and the lives of family and friends. This could have been a really good book about hiking the PCT, but was mediocre at best. Glad I didn't spend much on this one.
Very disappointed. Often redundant with " beloved" Zs follow up musings. Don't care about the relatives or what she ate or read or watched on tv ( see what I mean, if you were planning to read about his hike)
Some interesting bits from Jim but more of a memento for the grandkids than for a wider audience who deserved a more concise story about the hike.
A map or graphic and some photos would have been interesting and instructive.
I loved reading this as my son wants to do the exact thing when he retires.he has walked a section already BUT, I saw no reason for the wife to tell us her stories.Yes,about her bringing him food and her other help,but why did we have to hear about HER activities? I skipped her sections after Awhile! She needed to write her own autobiography if that was Intent! Great book about HIM though!
I enjoyed reading this book. It was interesting to read a different perspective of a husband and his loving wife writing about a journey on the Pacific Crest Trail that took years to accomplish. Kudos to them both in their devotion to this hike as well as to each other and friends and family.
My one true regret was that there were no maps or pictures
I, myself am 71 years old and could never have the stamina to walk even a small portion of the trail.
Thank you for sharing.
Janet S. Andrews
Is this the best book about hiking the PCT? No. But it IS an interesting account of an older guy who section hiked the PCT. His determination is inspiring! At first, I didn't like that the story is told by both the author and his wife; however, I came to really enjoy learning about his wife and how much she supported the hike (it couldn't have happened without her). Just be advised that although interesting, this is more of a memoir for the author's children and grandchildren rather than a comprehensive PCT retelling.
Hiking is (mostly) a young person's game two years ago, as I trudged through a long dry stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, a young lady shared with me her secrets for hiking thirty miles in a day. I listened with interest, since I wasn't doing even half that many miles. But the thought that went through my mind was that a big part of the secret is being under 30 years old. That said, with proper planning, conditioning, and pacing, even someone well into their 70s can hike a long distance trail. Jim Rea would know, because well into retirement he decided to do just such a trek, and this book is the story of his life on (and off) the trail.
Purist readers, the kind who want to see hiking protagonists complete a trail straight through will be a bit disappointed with the book. As much to accommodate his marriage (to Zita, co author of this book) as his age and a few health concerns, Jim decided to do a multi year journey rather than attempt the trail in a single long summer. I think this was a wise choice on his part, and I've adopted it to some extent, though where Jim took 7 years, I am working on finishing in 30. The book chronicles not only his hiking narrative but also his training for each summer, planning, and preparation. If you are thinking of doing several long sections of trail, this book might be a good starting place.
But Jim's hike included a few rather dramatic moments, including a trail rescue which likely saved his life. Seen from the perspective of both Zhita and Jim in their summaries of what happened and what they were feeling during this time, this and other incidents give the reader a more realistic view of some of the dangers anyone, but especially older individuals, can encounter on the trail. I also came away with a greater appreciation for how nice it is to have a life partner willing to meet you on a regular basis and help with supplies and logistics. Reading the book, I'm fairly convinced Jim would not have completed his trek without Zhita.
Most of Jim's hiking came in before the explosion of trail popularity following the publication of Wild, by Cheryl Strayed. Those hoping for a similar redemption story will be rather disappointed, as an aside. But you will get a glimpse of the trail in an era when only 300-500 hikers attempted it per year. Today, that number is over 2,000, with growing numbers of section hikers as well. Although Jim often hiked with a companion, he waxes eloquent about the joys of solitude. Those joys are a bit less common now. But a good section hiker can still enjoy long periods for reflection and appreciation of nature, even if they are "over the hill" in every sense of the term.
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