When I released my book, I wondered how the Appalachian Trail community would react to it. As Baxter Park rangers our job is stewardship first and foremost. This means we sometimes find ourselves having to enforce the rules with through hikers who’ve hiked for thousands of miles on their own terms. I wrote about some of the controversies over the years, which I thought might rankle some. So, I was pleased to be included on The Trek:'s Appalachian Trail Reading List, where author Carol Fielding recommended my book as “Fun Reading,” calling it “informative and gripping.” Some great reading to be found here (I’m looking at you Bill Bryson).