Northbound With Theo: A Man and His Dog Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail at Ages 75 and 8

2,200 miles, February till October, all sorts of weather! After 46 years as a trial attorney, Soren West and his golden retriever, Theo, set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Soren loses 30 pounds, has a tooth reset, and his shoulder repaired. But he also meets wild people, unscalable rocks, and night-time frights on this life-changing adventure, all the way with Theo! Soren West discovered the woods as both adventure and refuge from a difficult home life as a 12-year-old. This book is for: --Hikers --Pet lovers --Anyone who likes huge challenges --Nature lovers --Readers who like life-changing adventures