Hiking the Hexa (new edition)
Author(s): Claire McCall
In May 2022, at the age of 55, Kiwi journalist Claire McCall and her partner set off on an epic
walking adventure in France to attempt four stages of the Hexatrek, a freshly minted long-
distance hike.
This book, which incorporates a French translation, is not a guidebook on how to hike the Hexa
(although you'll certainly glean some tips), rather it is a frank and funny account of the physical
and mental journey: a tale of two almost over-the-hill people trying to get over a fair few more. It’s
a story of highs and lows, miles and milestones, of once-in-a-lifetimes and never-agains.
Progressing step-by-step south from the starting point in Alsace on the border of Germany, this is
a travelogue of the body and mind. Walking through charming villages and immense scenery in
the footsteps of history and along the precipitous ridges of time, it is also an examination of the
human condition – the need to challenge ourselves (particularly in midlife), and the nature of
success and failure. It’s about acknowledging that life sometimes pushes you close to the edge
and learning that laughing and battling stubbornly upwards is sometimes easier than coasting
down.
The author writes with a wry, gentle humour and a refreshing honesty about this great Gallic
adventure. It’s an awesome (in the true sense of the word) tale of climbing peaks, appreciating
the valleys, finding fondues, making friends, navigating cranky cows and ultimately going the
distance in one way or another.
Product Information
Cette édition contient le texte en anglais et en français
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- : Claire McCall
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- : Claire McCall
- : Paperback
- : 2nd edition
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