Author/Illustrator: Jennifer Doehring     Publisher: Countryman Press/W.W. Norton     Designer: Allison Chi     Production Manager: Devon Zahn     Agent: Fairbank Literary 

Authors Note:

Hiking, backpacking, or camping of any kind do unbelievable things for my state of mind and wellbeing, but doing those things alone is different. When I'm out there, often with no on for miles, something subtle shifts in how I think, how I plan, and even how I act. Out there alone, there's only the here and now. When I hike alone, it's thrilling to realize I'm consistently functioning in the present moment-- which is unlike me! Putting one foot in front of the other is a type of meditation, and listening to nature and becoming part of the massive wild world around me is quite incredible. I hope you can use this journal as a trusty companion, and find it's pages useful, informative, and comforting while you're out on the trail alone. Have fun!