"Over the Top & Back Again," a New Book by Lowell Thomas Award-Winning Author Brandon Wilson, Proves an Eight-Country Via Alpina Trek is Not Another "Walk in the Park"
Summary
Brandon & his wife Cheryl left Trieste in June 2009 to begin their 111-day thru-hike across Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, and Monaco–planning to arrive at the Mediterranean Sea in September before snow covered the trail.The couple trekked the equivalent of halfway across the U.S. over mountain terrains in extreme conditions, from freezing temperatures high atop Alpine passes to dreaded Föhn winds, hail, ice fields, snow, and more than 40 days of rain—and this was summer weather.The couple trekked the equivalent of halfway across the U.S. over mountain terrains in extreme conditions, from freezing temperatures high atop Alpine passes to dreaded Föhn winds, hail, ice fields, snow, and more than 40 days of rain—and this was summer weather.It provides a humorous first-hand preview for those who dream of making a similar journey themselves—on foot or maybe just in their mind.Now available at Amazon.com or your favorite bookstore.Official expedition sponsors included: GoLite, Gossamer Gear, Omni Resources and Upcountry Fitness, Maui.For more information about the explorers, visit Pilgrimstales.com.Early Praise for Over the Top & Back Again: Hiking X the Alps:“Brandon Wilson brings his considerable intellect and wry sense of humor to this epic adventure, and the result is brilliantly accessible and wonderfully subversive.” ~ Richard Bangs, adventurer/author of Quest for the Sublime, PEAKS and other books that celebrate travel and adventure“Marvelous account… told with a fine eye for detail and a keen sense of humor.” ~ Royal Robbins, legendary rock climbing pioneer“This is my favorite kind of adventure tale: Against all odds, in the face of health, weather, interpersonal, navigational and culinary issues, Brandon Wilson and his somewhat reluctant wife hike it because it’s there – or, it’s supposed to be.