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The Unlikely Thru-
Hiker: An
Appalachian Trail
Journey PDF
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Praise for The Unlikely Thru-Hiker 'Even for a skilled hiker, a twenty-two hundred mile thruhike
is challenging, so for Derick much can and will go wrong on the Appalachian Trail. Yet, with
humor, his story takes us into a world where his lack of AT knowledge, his unique perspective and
his appearance, open the minds and hearts of those he encounters along the way. Change has
come and the AT will never be the same again... and neither will this unlikely thru-hiker.'--
Jennifer Pharr Davis, author of Becoming Odyssa & The Pursuit of Endurance'Derick Lugo's
description of his Appalachian Trail thru-hike is a highly readable, personal, humorous and
insightful account of his nearly 2,200 mile journey from Georgia to Maine. His fellow hikers and
companions are brought to life beautifully by the author's candor and introspective commentary. It
is one of the very best of the many A.T. thru-hike books.' --Ron Tipton, former President/CEO
of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and a '78 thru-hiker'Forget what you know or think you
know about hiking the Appalachian Trail and experience the hike through the fresh perspective of
novice hiker Derick 'Mr. Fabulous' Lugo, who provides us with a candid and clear-eyed account of
a contemporary thru-hike. And worry not about the moniker 'Mr. Fabulous'; Mr. Lugo tells his story
with engaging humility. His respect for the trail and interactions with other hikers are exemplary.'Â
--David Miller, author of AWOL on the Appalachian Trail and The A.T. Guide
Read more Derick Lugo had never hiked or camped a day in his life. This Brooklyn born, NYC
urbanite hopped a train to Georgia, grabbed a taxi at the station, and told the cab driver to drop
him off at the beginning of the Appalachian Trail. Then he did as he has always done -- put one
foot in front of the other and never looked back.  After hiking for over 2,000 miles, he now feels
invincible and plans to cross the Sahara barefoot. (Not really, but when an ambitious spirit is
successful, it will strive for even greater accomplishments.) The Unlikely Thru-Hiker is his debut
memoir. Read more