Multiple Award Winner: 2015 Outdoor Writers of Ohio "Outstanding Media Achievement and Best Series of Photos."Inside many of us, there is a need, often suppressed, to accomplish something epic. For those that backpack, the dream is likely a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Unfortunately, the reality is that spending six months on a hike is not possible for most. However, there is a truly epic adventure waiting on the Colorado Trail. And the good news is that it is achievable.This book is your window into the "most beautiful long trail in the world." Explore, along with author Jim (Simba) Rahtz, the challenges, rewards and laughs of preparing for and walking 500 miles through eight mountain ranges, six wilderness areas and some of the most incredible scenery imaginable.