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Lost on Purpose: Adventures of a 21st Century Mountain Man
“Lost on Purpose” is the non-fiction adventure narrative of a former technology executive who took leave of the Real World to reinvent himself as a 21st century mountain man. In October/November 2013, Patrick Taylor crossed the Rocky Mountains alone on foot. He passed through one of the largest wilderness areas in the Lower 48 to reach and retrace the route of Lewis & Clark in the winter. The sacrifices – vocationally, financially, emotionally – are measured against the benefits by the author in a refreshingly honest, humorous, and inspirational fashion. It is the first book in a 3-part series on the 21st Century Mountain Man.
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"I spent my adult life pursuing all types of adventure all over the world; shark-diving in Burma, caving in Borneo, alpine adventures on big rock and ice, and 'social adventure', too. It started in the Marine Corps, blossomed in the international oilfield scene, and matured in the mountains on long solo treks.
I crossed the Rocky Mountains alone on foot in the winter of 2013. I spent the next two years immersed in the mountain man way-of-life. I became a stockman and backcountry packer, and learned to leverage my alpine experience to become a self-sufficient trapper. I spent the winter of 2016 alone in an old cabin in the the Frank Church Wilderness, and finished the adventure in early March by walking 33 miles up & over the mountains with nothing more than a tarp, a sleeping bag, and a few bags of instant oatmeal.
Leaving my business life behind, I have committed to a life of adventure. I have become an author of non-fiction adventure books. I share my adventures hoping to inspire my peers to challenge themselves and embrace adventure in their lives, too."
Patrick Taylor
'The Texas Yeti'
taylor@thetexasyeti.com
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"I spent my adult life pursuing all types of adventure all over the world; shark-diving in Burma, caving in Borneo, alpine adventures on big rock and ice, and 'social adventure', too. It started in the Marine Corps, blossomed in the international oilfield scene, and matured in the mountains on long solo treks.
I crossed the Rocky Mountains alone on foot in the winter of 2013. I spent the next two years immersed in the mountain man way-of-life. I became a stockman and backcountry packer, and learned to leverage my alpine experience to become a self-sufficient trapper. I spent the winter of 2016 alone in an old cabin in the the Frank Church Wilderness, and finished the adventure in early March by walking 33 miles up & over the mountains with nothing more than a tarp, a sleeping bag, and a few bags of instant oatmeal.
Leaving my business life behind, I have committed to a life of adventure. I have become an author of non-fiction adventure books. I share my adventures hoping to inspire my peers to challenge themselves and embrace adventure in their lives, too."
Patrick Taylor
'The Texas Yeti'
taylor@thetexasyeti.com
191 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2015
About the author
Patrick Taylor
7 books11 followersPatrick Taylor is an adventurer, author, & world traveler. In his late 50s, he solo'ed Lewis & Clark's route across the Rocky Mountains in winter & his published journal became an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It was the first book of the 'Real-life Adventures of the Texas Yeti'; a unique collection of non-fiction adventures blazing 7 Kindle #1 Bestsellers across 5 Amazon categories... every book spending time as #1 Bestseller in Solo Travel. Each of his off-beat adventures is unique; the antipode of Walter Mitty, Taylor actually lives the lives he imagines.
In a world where 'action movies' are faked entirely on green screens & 'reality shows' contort the truth, the 'Real-life Adventures of the Texas Yeti' are refreshingly authentic, entertaining, & inspiring. Pat Taylor's atypical adventures are underdog bestsellers & trending to a wider audience... his books inspire readers to embrace adventure in their lives.
In a world where 'action movies' are faked entirely on green screens & 'reality shows' contort the truth, the 'Real-life Adventures of the Texas Yeti' are refreshingly authentic, entertaining, & inspiring. Pat Taylor's atypical adventures are underdog bestsellers & trending to a wider audience... his books inspire readers to embrace adventure in their lives.
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January 4, 2024
A Well Described Real Adventure in the Mountains
So reading this was very fascinating. I do a lot of walking and I go hiking in the city parks here (and we even have some steep trails that go up + down) but we sure don't have any mountains... In fact I have never seen a mountain as there are none in the Midwest. And to make things clear this is not fiction - the author truly went on this adventure: seven weeks out in the wilderness following the path of Lewis and Clark. In October and November! He was camping when there was snow on the ground. That really boggles my mind. How can you sleep in a tent when its so cold outside?
One of the first things I wanted to know was what was he going to use for food. At the beginning of the book - where he had very carefully planned his trip (and he had done many of these trips before) he did some complicated math to know how much he needed a day. Calories I mean. But food is mighty heavy. Did you ever notice? And he wanted the most bang for the ounce. So I was very curious to see what he was going to take with him. Some of his choices surprised me. Like the oatmeal. Or the tea. I love tea but I also read if you drink it in the same time you eat certain foods it can have an affect on if you absorb the nutrients or not. Especially for iron. So I do wonder if that affected him at all? In fact what was his iron source?? Or copper. You can't absorb iron without copper. Hmmmm.... I will have to think about that.
But I just loved how he describes all the stuff he sees. The mountains, trees, rivers, the few animals that cross his path. There were these weird birds that made loud sounds as they came on to land. The writing is so vivid you feel that you are almost out there too... And all of his thoughts are in here too. He said that when he first went into the woods how his brain was all cluttered with tons of thoughts. But the longer he stayed out there the calmer he grew.
Now there is some excitement in here too. He had done a few dumb, risky things too. Like his desire to see this one area got the better of him and it was just awful. Almost a horrid trap. Plus to get there he was practically sliding down some major steep slope of a mountain.. I have seen a few really steep trails here and I can kind of imagine what he means (but it sure doesn't have the height of his). But no way I would want to risk that but I have climbed up a few really steep trails but only in dry weather.
The story is in first person. Very vivid writing.
He meets a few people and various critters along the way. Its a true adventure. Out in one of America's few remaining untamed wilderness areas. He was crossing ridges, going in places that had no trail and was fording swift rivers barefoot in freezing temperatures (hoping he wouldn't fall into the water with his heavy 60 pound pack).
And why you ask? Because he wanted the challenge. To enter a true wilderness. Where you don't really know what is up ahead (but you do have Google maps but it doesn't show everything). And he wanted to follow Lewis and Clark.
He says in here by talking about a thing you make it real. You manifest it... And that may actually be the wisest thing in the whole book.
And if you decide to go hiking or go visit one of the National parks please remember to take an Emergency Locator Beacon with you. It can save your life. He mentions his throughout the book. He also states that if you get stuck in a bad spot remember it will take them longer to reach you.
So reading this was very fascinating. I do a lot of walking and I go hiking in the city parks here (and we even have some steep trails that go up + down) but we sure don't have any mountains... In fact I have never seen a mountain as there are none in the Midwest. And to make things clear this is not fiction - the author truly went on this adventure: seven weeks out in the wilderness following the path of Lewis and Clark. In October and November! He was camping when there was snow on the ground. That really boggles my mind. How can you sleep in a tent when its so cold outside?
One of the first things I wanted to know was what was he going to use for food. At the beginning of the book - where he had very carefully planned his trip (and he had done many of these trips before) he did some complicated math to know how much he needed a day. Calories I mean. But food is mighty heavy. Did you ever notice? And he wanted the most bang for the ounce. So I was very curious to see what he was going to take with him. Some of his choices surprised me. Like the oatmeal. Or the tea. I love tea but I also read if you drink it in the same time you eat certain foods it can have an affect on if you absorb the nutrients or not. Especially for iron. So I do wonder if that affected him at all? In fact what was his iron source?? Or copper. You can't absorb iron without copper. Hmmmm.... I will have to think about that.
But I just loved how he describes all the stuff he sees. The mountains, trees, rivers, the few animals that cross his path. There were these weird birds that made loud sounds as they came on to land. The writing is so vivid you feel that you are almost out there too... And all of his thoughts are in here too. He said that when he first went into the woods how his brain was all cluttered with tons of thoughts. But the longer he stayed out there the calmer he grew.
Now there is some excitement in here too. He had done a few dumb, risky things too. Like his desire to see this one area got the better of him and it was just awful. Almost a horrid trap. Plus to get there he was practically sliding down some major steep slope of a mountain.. I have seen a few really steep trails here and I can kind of imagine what he means (but it sure doesn't have the height of his). But no way I would want to risk that but I have climbed up a few really steep trails but only in dry weather.
The story is in first person. Very vivid writing.
He meets a few people and various critters along the way. Its a true adventure. Out in one of America's few remaining untamed wilderness areas. He was crossing ridges, going in places that had no trail and was fording swift rivers barefoot in freezing temperatures (hoping he wouldn't fall into the water with his heavy 60 pound pack).
And why you ask? Because he wanted the challenge. To enter a true wilderness. Where you don't really know what is up ahead (but you do have Google maps but it doesn't show everything). And he wanted to follow Lewis and Clark.
He says in here by talking about a thing you make it real. You manifest it... And that may actually be the wisest thing in the whole book.
And if you decide to go hiking or go visit one of the National parks please remember to take an Emergency Locator Beacon with you. It can save your life. He mentions his throughout the book. He also states that if you get stuck in a bad spot remember it will take them longer to reach you.
March 8, 2016
Absolutely adored this book. My edition did not have any pesky problems regarding editing or grammar, so I was able to really concentrate on Mr. Taylor's amazing adventure! If you liked "A Walk In The Woods" or"Wild", you will love this book. My only negative comment is that the Kindle edition had no photos or maps, and I think that would help a reader as they follow along this life-changing adventure.
April 4, 2020
We met Pat at a remote ranch airstrip (the B bar C). He invited us in and shared a cup of coffee with us and his friend (I don’t remember her name). It was as if we were sitting around a campfire; Pat showed genuine interest in us and “our story”. As we left that unexpected blessing, Pat signed and gave us a copy of his book Lost on Purpose. We have thoroughly enjoyed journeying with him as we read the book. You will enjoy it. I hope we have a chance to have a or up of joe with Pat and his friend. Mark and Kitty
July 20, 2022
Eh. Journal rather than a story. Him trekking/following Lewis and Clark trail across the Bitterroot mountains intrigued me , interesting in the beginning … then slowly fizzled out … Then wait for it … wait for it .. anti-climatic end … finally ending the story by describing how he got a job???? (Totally unnecessary - took the adventure right out of the whole “book”) interesting story … needs a little help with editing.
February 25, 2020
Loved this! True story of a man's two month journey across the Lewis and Clark trail in cold, snowy weather. Beautiful, interesting and inspirational!
February 25, 2024
Down to earth telling of one man’s adventure through the Rockies following Lewis and Clark’s route.
No wishy washy spiritual findings and no overly dramatic scenes. It’s just a nice easy listen.
No wishy washy spiritual findings and no overly dramatic scenes. It’s just a nice easy listen.
April 2, 2023
I loved this book! Pat Taylor does a really good job of describing the experiences and scenery encountered on his journey to retrace portions of the Lewis and Clark trek through the Rocky Mountains of Montana and Idaho. At times I could really envision the landscapes he was describing, and feel as if I were there too!
In a bigger sense, it serves as a reminder to slow down and develop an awareness to your environment. Take the challenges and blessings as they come, and be present in each moment so that you can appreciate what lies before you. There is a beauty and simplicity in this book that is very refreshing, especially given the fast pace of our world.
I can say that after the first 50 pages (or so), I went ahead and ordered Alone on Purpose and River Hippies & Mountain Men and am looking forward to learning more about his adventures in the wilderness!
In a bigger sense, it serves as a reminder to slow down and develop an awareness to your environment. Take the challenges and blessings as they come, and be present in each moment so that you can appreciate what lies before you. There is a beauty and simplicity in this book that is very refreshing, especially given the fast pace of our world.
I can say that after the first 50 pages (or so), I went ahead and ordered Alone on Purpose and River Hippies & Mountain Men and am looking forward to learning more about his adventures in the wilderness!
August 23, 2020
I picked this up after reading several lost in the woods books. The biggest take away I got with this one was how arrogant the author is. I tired of hearing about how accomplished, how fit, how talented he is. It went on and on.
I would have enjoyed the story a lot more if it had been written as an adventure and not as a brag book.
I would have enjoyed the story a lot more if it had been written as an adventure and not as a brag book.
May 15, 2023
Pretty meandering and the author becomes increasingly intolerable as the adventure moves along. Also riddled with typographical errors - the author could really have used an editor or at least someone who read his manuscript before sending it off to get published.
December 12, 2022
Lost on Purpose is the account of one man, Patrick Taylor’s, attempt to follow the trail of Lewis and Clark over the Rockies. He chose to do this during the same season as the Corps of Discovery, despite knowing this meant he would be climbing as winter’s first snowstorms moved in. The scope of this ambition impressed, appalled, and bewildered the Idahoans Taylor met — though they were mostly impressed. The account is highly and constantly detailed, Taylor sharing with readers how he whittles little stacks to pen a fish in place so that he can grill it properly, or describing the various layers he was wearing. There are some readers who are drawn to that kind of detail, of course, but if you’re looking more for Ed-Abbey style descriptions of the landscape, be warned there’s more mention of not just the trees than the forest, but the pine needles and the bark. Taylor also incorporates excerpts from Lewis and Clark’s journals, which indicate that much of this unforgiving landscape is as it was two centuries ago. The sheer ambition of Taylor, makes the details slog worthwhile, as he describes making his way up the mountains, losing the trail as a blizzard moves in, and — undoubtedly the book’s highlight — relives with the reader his few days spent with a trapper, a kindred spirit who lived by himself most of the time and spent his nights skinning pine martens. After two months of wilderness trekking, Taylor uses his emergency comms to have himself picked up, but his feat suitably impressed a local enough that Taylor was hired on to take care of a remote property during the winter months. (One hopes it wasn’t The Overlook hotel.)
November 27, 2023
If you have a bit of adventure wanderlust in your soul you will enjoy this read.
I'm not sure I've ever given 5 stars to a book but I hesitated on whether or not to tag 5 to this book. Truthfully, to me, it gets a bit mystical at times but not boring as much as detailed. I guess being alone in the bush for 7 or 8 weeks might do that to you. I have an adult daughter that spent a couple of weeks hiking the Grand Canyon rim solo. She did not see or speak to anybody for 8 of those days. I got to thinking about my travel adventures in Mexico and Central America and cannot remember one day that I didn't see or speak to someone. In my 74 years there's not a day I had with that kind of solitude.
That being said kudos to Mr. Taylor's "Mountain Man Adventure ". I thought I had " been there, done that" but I guess not.
If you have that bit of wanderlust in your world, whether you've treked or not, do yourself a favor and read "Lost On Purpose". You'll be glad you did. Heck, you might grab a walking stick and take a stab at it.
Be safe out there.
I'm not sure I've ever given 5 stars to a book but I hesitated on whether or not to tag 5 to this book. Truthfully, to me, it gets a bit mystical at times but not boring as much as detailed. I guess being alone in the bush for 7 or 8 weeks might do that to you. I have an adult daughter that spent a couple of weeks hiking the Grand Canyon rim solo. She did not see or speak to anybody for 8 of those days. I got to thinking about my travel adventures in Mexico and Central America and cannot remember one day that I didn't see or speak to someone. In my 74 years there's not a day I had with that kind of solitude.
That being said kudos to Mr. Taylor's "Mountain Man Adventure ". I thought I had " been there, done that" but I guess not.
If you have that bit of wanderlust in your world, whether you've treked or not, do yourself a favor and read "Lost On Purpose". You'll be glad you did. Heck, you might grab a walking stick and take a stab at it.
Be safe out there.
October 5, 2023
The title is a little misleading since there was really no intent to allow lostness in this adventure. Taylor set out with a very clear plan, using the Lewis and Clark historic trip as his template, maps, gps, etc. but it was a grand adventure none the less. His trek took courage, skill and perseverance in an environment few would attempt. The story not only journals his physical journey and challenges, but also addresses the psychological and spiritual aspects of this solo trek. It's a good story with some interesting and unexpected human encounters- sadly don't know that there really is a true wildness left in the lower 48. Would love to hear of him truly entering the wilderness without destination, allowing true "lostness" but not many are drawn to a huge wander. In the e-book format I so would have loved to see some of his photos of the trek or maps- that would have gotten that last star out of me!
October 11, 2023
This is a trail journal.
Though I enjoyed hearing about the trail, I never could understand why he traveled so late in the winter. Lewis and Clark did the Bitterroots in early September so if his plan was to follow in their footsteps, it seemed he should have been on the Lolo trail earlier in the year. Yes, they faced frostbite and miserable conditions, but it seems that an earlier departure for Taylor may have been a wiser choice—especially since they did it in a group and he was solo. Though he may feel safe solo hiking in the winter in the wild, I feel this is unwise because it potentially puts rescue personnel in danger if having to rescue the trekker.
That said, I really enjoyed reading about his progress when off-trail. Three miles per day while off-trail, in deep snow, and having to route-find is an impressive feat. I also enjoyed learning more about the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the Bitterroots.
Though I enjoyed hearing about the trail, I never could understand why he traveled so late in the winter. Lewis and Clark did the Bitterroots in early September so if his plan was to follow in their footsteps, it seemed he should have been on the Lolo trail earlier in the year. Yes, they faced frostbite and miserable conditions, but it seems that an earlier departure for Taylor may have been a wiser choice—especially since they did it in a group and he was solo. Though he may feel safe solo hiking in the winter in the wild, I feel this is unwise because it potentially puts rescue personnel in danger if having to rescue the trekker.
That said, I really enjoyed reading about his progress when off-trail. Three miles per day while off-trail, in deep snow, and having to route-find is an impressive feat. I also enjoyed learning more about the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the Bitterroots.
September 25, 2023
Can a book be written about getting lost in the woods on purpose and keep your attention? Well, yes. Patrick Taylor writes about his trek across the Rockies tracing the Lewis and Clark expedition. Having read the Journals of Lewis and Clark not long ago I was intrigued. It takes a lot of courage to go alone into the wilderness. It is written to inspire others to go on an adventure.
While I am not brave enough to hike across the Rockies days on end it did help my husband and I to hike the local State Park trails. We made wonderful memories and in return , both us and our dog, lost weight!
While I am not brave enough to hike across the Rockies days on end it did help my husband and I to hike the local State Park trails. We made wonderful memories and in return , both us and our dog, lost weight!
February 1, 2020
A top 10 for sure !!!
I have no idea why i have not heard of this book, as this is all I read. This will go down as one of my all time favorites. Also, I read the entire book in half a day, which I never do. For me it was a combination of The Kindness of Strangers, Into the Wild, and Travels Across America. If I could give it 10 stars i would. Good news is there are 2 more by Mr. Taylor, which I am getting ready to download now. Do yourself a favor and enjoy this book.
I have no idea why i have not heard of this book, as this is all I read. This will go down as one of my all time favorites. Also, I read the entire book in half a day, which I never do. For me it was a combination of The Kindness of Strangers, Into the Wild, and Travels Across America. If I could give it 10 stars i would. Good news is there are 2 more by Mr. Taylor, which I am getting ready to download now. Do yourself a favor and enjoy this book.
November 7, 2021
Great read
Enjoyed this book a lot. I especially enjoyed his description of his struggles when he lost the trail and had to bushwack thru the primal forest. His dogged determination in a really difficult situation and his steadfast desire to follow Lewis & Clark's trail as closely as possible without taking the easier alternative was inspiring. His writing is easy and very readable. I found myself laughing out loud at times. Very enjoyable read.
Enjoyed this book a lot. I especially enjoyed his description of his struggles when he lost the trail and had to bushwack thru the primal forest. His dogged determination in a really difficult situation and his steadfast desire to follow Lewis & Clark's trail as closely as possible without taking the easier alternative was inspiring. His writing is easy and very readable. I found myself laughing out loud at times. Very enjoyable read.
March 12, 2023
So the guy hikes the Motorway. Runs into a trapper and develops a man crush. The trapper then uses a snow machine to flatten the trail for the guy. When the guy finally goes off trail...it's a total debacle. He craps out and uses an emergency phone to try and get hauled off the highway. Yeah, it was an "adventure" and camping in the backcountry in that weather ain't a trip to the beach, but come on.
July 15, 2023
LOST ON PURPOSE
I like the Man vs Nature adventure in the extreme, coupled with the outstandingly adventurous Lewis and Clark Corp of Discovery (1804-1806) in which a modern- day adventure follows in their footsteps for seven weeks, alone, during the most dangerous time of year (winter). Not really a story for a general audience, but mainly for the adventurous hikers, campers, hunters, trappers, thrill seekers.
I like the Man vs Nature adventure in the extreme, coupled with the outstandingly adventurous Lewis and Clark Corp of Discovery (1804-1806) in which a modern- day adventure follows in their footsteps for seven weeks, alone, during the most dangerous time of year (winter). Not really a story for a general audience, but mainly for the adventurous hikers, campers, hunters, trappers, thrill seekers.
November 9, 2018
A truly inspiring adventure
A really unique account of a man on a mission. I was equally impressed by the account of his journey and how he rearranged his life to make it happen. His tenacity and commitment to the mission are inspiring. It’s a great, can’t put it down, read! I recommend it to anyone that loves wild places and the path less travelled.
A really unique account of a man on a mission. I was equally impressed by the account of his journey and how he rearranged his life to make it happen. His tenacity and commitment to the mission are inspiring. It’s a great, can’t put it down, read! I recommend it to anyone that loves wild places and the path less travelled.
February 18, 2021
Good story, entertaining and keep me interested the whole way through. Although not quite the adventure story I was expecting, I did really appreciate the authors thoughts and emotions in his descriptions of solitude. I could feel what he felt and I loved those sentiments. Looking forward to reading the next book!
October 15, 2021
Interesting account of the author's two month winter backpacking experience in the Rocky Mountains. Taylor more or less retraced the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This was the first book in what seems to be a three volume trilogy of "The 21st Century Mountain Man." I enjoyed it, and wish our library had the other two volumes.
February 24, 2023
Great Adventure
Pat Taylor puts together a great story for those adventures. Not quite on the level of Shackleton's voyage but still fun and exciting for those with Backcountry experience. Corky sense of humor is displayed throughout. Thanks for bringing us along. I hope trader Joe is ok.
Pat Taylor puts together a great story for those adventures. Not quite on the level of Shackleton's voyage but still fun and exciting for those with Backcountry experience. Corky sense of humor is displayed throughout. Thanks for bringing us along. I hope trader Joe is ok.
May 30, 2023
Exciting and Entertaining
I'm not a trekker or much of a hiker, but this story held my interest to the frigid cold ending. I appreciated the back stories, and the preparation spelled out in detail. At the end of each chapter I anticipated an encounter with a hungry animal. Can't tell anything more. I will tell others about this book.
I'm not a trekker or much of a hiker, but this story held my interest to the frigid cold ending. I appreciated the back stories, and the preparation spelled out in detail. At the end of each chapter I anticipated an encounter with a hungry animal. Can't tell anything more. I will tell others about this book.
January 16, 2024
Quick audiobook. Overall a good adventure story. Author comes across as narcissistic, and pretentious as if he is holier than thou. He also clearly values his own life above that of his kids/family given that he basically says adiós you’ll hear from me someday but it’s best to not expect contact from me from here on out.
February 7, 2024
A great adventure always begins with a dream.
His dream was an amazing one. One that many didn't think he could do.
The book is easy to read. Each chapter he describes the peace of the wilderness. Describes his journey and the hardship's he encountered.
Great read. Will recommend it to anyone who enjoys the outdoors and adventure.
His dream was an amazing one. One that many didn't think he could do.
The book is easy to read. Each chapter he describes the peace of the wilderness. Describes his journey and the hardship's he encountered.
Great read. Will recommend it to anyone who enjoys the outdoors and adventure.
December 17, 2018
Nice read
Enjoyed the storytelling and the setting. This would be a tough outing for anyone. Author used great descriptive terms where some struggle with that. Anyone would enjoy this book.
Enjoyed the storytelling and the setting. This would be a tough outing for anyone. Author used great descriptive terms where some struggle with that. Anyone would enjoy this book.
May 10, 2020
Great tale of modern day adventure
Pat does a great job of pulling you in to his adventure. While you read through the pages your heart will beat for a change of pace while you slowly begin to dream of and plan your own adventure!
Pat does a great job of pulling you in to his adventure. While you read through the pages your heart will beat for a change of pace while you slowly begin to dream of and plan your own adventure!
October 9, 2020
Lost On Purpose
Loved living this adventure with the author. Can't wait to enjoy his next adventure. His next boss , Ron Emma was a very colorful character on D.I.Y. network program chronicling an outfitters life in the River Of No Return wilderness.
Loved living this adventure with the author. Can't wait to enjoy his next adventure. His next boss , Ron Emma was a very colorful character on D.I.Y. network program chronicling an outfitters life in the River Of No Return wilderness.
October 24, 2020
An interesting life
Pat does a great job talking about the experiences he took away from his retracing of Lewis and Clark’s epic journey. I wish he had included some pictures but really enjoyed the book.
Pat does a great job talking about the experiences he took away from his retracing of Lewis and Clark’s epic journey. I wish he had included some pictures but really enjoyed the book.
November 30, 2020
A Truly Great Adventure!
Wow! That takes Stamina! I appreciate the sharing of thought and emotion - it really makes this memoir real for me. A fellow Texan too! Sure hope we meet someday, I already feel like I know you though.
Wow! That takes Stamina! I appreciate the sharing of thought and emotion - it really makes this memoir real for me. A fellow Texan too! Sure hope we meet someday, I already feel like I know you though.
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