The Pacific Crest Trail: Its Fastest Hike

A TRUE HIKING CLASSIC. MUST READ FOR ANY LONG-DISTANCE- OR THRU-HIKER.

The timeless hiking-classic The Fastest Hike has been revised based on popular demand. This true adventure story is about a man who dreamed up an extraordinary challenge and attempted to set the FKT for hiking the 2,659-mile long Pacific Crest Trail through the high and dangerous mountains of California, Oregon, and Washington. Relive the author's epic battles with dehydration, food-shortages, losing the trail, snowy high-altitude passes, river fords, wildlife, and his own emotions. Whether you're an armchair-, weekend-, ultra-distance-, or thru-hiker, his honest account of survival, fear, and loneliness, as he pushes north from Mexico in an all-out effort to reach Canada in a FKT will intrigue you. Read about the PCT and thru-hiking, as it once was.

PRAISE FOR THE FASTEST HIKE

"Wall, your book is awesome! I tell you what: it was so good, it makes me want to come out and try to break your record! It makes me want to do some more extreme adventures. I was totally into it all the way to Canada. What a job you did, not only with the writing, but the hike. How the hell can you remember all of that? I've read a lot of books about hiking, and I know your and my style of hiking doesn't necessarily appeal to many hikers, but it sure does to some, including me. And, your style of writing is great." --Glenn "Fiddlehead" Fleagle

"As someone who enjoys challenging my body and my spirit, this book was absolutely fantastic! You live and experience the extreme challenges, the trials, and the tribulations that Ray experienced and how he overcame these obstacles on his PCT thru-hike. I learned so much and was fascinated by the many new things that I was introduced to: cutting the tops off of Ziploc's to drop weight, going to the bathroom while walking, how dehydration affects your body and your mind, how you pack and survive on a pair of shorts and a shirt for three months of hiking, etc. The book was well written in a fast and easy-to-read style. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is goal-oriented, and enjoys challenges and experiencing new and exciting things." --Shigeki "Shagg" Makino

"If you want to read a book about a truly epic journey under extreme conditions (hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in record time), this is it. In addition to powerfully describing his physical experiences along the trail, Raymond Greenlaw describes his emotions and thoughts in a way that places the reader on the trail as well. You do not have to be an expert backpacker to enjoy this book. Greenlaw does a good job of explaining the procedures involved in a thru-hike. A good book about the successes of ultralight hiking in extraordinary conditions." --Amazon Customer

"Hi Wall, congrats! Man that's awesome. We saw your notes that you left along the way? 'Hunger Switch Off.' We were thinking about you often." --David Meehan

"I'm super impressed, and I'm even more impressed with the impact that you had on the students of the group that I was with that summer in Washington. I have to tell you that I too experienced a little jaw dropping." --David "Sightseer" Warren

"Amazing read! I stayed up all night to finish it. I needed to go to the fridge a couple of times when your descriptions got me hungry. I felt I was there with you. Another possible title would be Greenlaw's Will. Very emotional." --Linda Spring-Andrews

"Can't wait for the movie. I loved your descriptions and display of emotions. I don't know how you were able to get through everything. You're so strong-willed. I admire what you did and how you presented it. Beautifully done! Bravo!"--Pauline Smith

"Awesome book! Wall (Raymond Greenlaw) is one of the most amazing people ever. He does things that few people can even imagine. --C. Smith