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At age sixty-seven, Colin Fletcher, the guru of backpacking in America, undertook a rigorous six-month raft expedition down the full length of the Colorado River--alone. He needed "something to pare the fat off my soul...to make me grateful, again, for being alive." The 1,700 miles between the Colorado's source in Wyoming and its conclusion at Mexico's Gulf of California contain some of the most spectacular vistas on earth, and Fletcher is the ideal guide for the terrain. As his privileged companions, we travel to places like Disaster Falls and Desolation Canyon, observe beaver and elk, experience sandstorms and whitewater rapids, and share Fletcher's thoughts on the human race, the environment, and the joys of solitude.
Ebook River One Man Journey Down the Colorado Source to Sea Colin Fletcher 9780375701825 Books
"A timeless account, well written, well thought out, thought provoking, and if possible even more pertinent now than it was when it occurred."
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River One Man Journey Down the Colorado Source to Sea Colin Fletcher 9780375701825 Books Reviews
- Adventure, yes. Adventure writing no. This was an introspective look at the adventure of rafting down the Colorado River. Those of us who are in the later years of our outdoor opportunities will understand how Fletcher takes a train of thought from the River to his life experiences. It seemed to me that the book itself was divided into three parts. The first part was from the source to Lake Powell with an emphasis on quite a bit of philosophy. The second part was the Grand Canyon with an emphasis on memories and running the rapids. The third part was Lake Mead to the Pacific Ocean with an different, darker emphasis to his philosophy. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to people who aren't after adventure narratives, but want more philosophic ideas with their adventure.
- Another great adventure story told by a person that many refer to as the "father of backpacking". At the time he undertook this adventure he was 67 years old. I think that it's not only a testament to his fortitude but a message to all of us who are getting to that age. The message is to stay alive and always seek the most out of life. There's currently a fantastic biography of Colin Fletcher written by someone I know and hopefully it will find a publisher so Colin will live on and inspire future hikers and backpackers.
- To start with, I have not read the whole book. I have only started to read this book (July 2014). I have been looking forward to doing what author Fletcher has done, so this is a God Send to me. Because of my advanced age I will not be able to make the entire journey but I can take some of it in segments. What I can or can not di I will find in this book. I have read the first 2 chapters and I can see what an expedition he undertook and where and when I can "jump in" to experience some of what he did. So ... Thank You Colin For your book !
- Fletcher is, of course, the guy who wrote so many terrific books about hiking, and about his hikes. He's a very observant guy and swell literary craftsman.
- A timeless account, well written, well thought out, thought provoking, and if possible even more pertinent now than it was when it occurred.
- Colin Fletcher captures a time and a place. The forces of development were closing in on the wild Green River at the time of his great adventure. My family and I made a short trip down the Green this year. I could hear the echo of Colin's observations in what we saw. Fletcher was a great writer. The essence of his trip captures the run of this great American river from the Wind River Range, WY to the delta in Mexico. I was transported to the day and time of Fletcher's raft ride.
- I did a whitewater rafting trip last year through Canyonlands NP and this book brought the wonderful memories of that trip - the beauty of the scenery and excitement of the rapids - back to me full force. I LOVED this book. Colin Fletcher's descriptions really bring you to the river and its surrounding beauty. I love how he describes everything, and how he goes off on tangents back to memories of his own life. This book is well worth the read!
- I enjoyed this very much. Vintage Fletcher, like his backpacking books. Keen eye for nature. Also a careful read will produce allusions to all his other books, Including the man in the cave one. I hope there is one more books left in him. Best wishes Colin in your endeavors.
