40 Days & 40 Hikes: Loving the Bruce Trail One Loop at a Time
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Travel the Bruce Trail in day hikes with Loops & Lattes author Nicola Ross
Best known for her detailed Loops & Lattes hiking guides, Nicola Ross has inspired tens of thousands of people to lace up their boots and explore Ontario’s trails. In 40 Days & 40 Hikes, this adventurer, author, and environmentalist sets herself a new challenge: to hike the Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory in her own creative way. In 40 cleverly crafted day-loops, Ross covers over 900 kilometers mostly following Canada’s longest marked trail, taking you with her on an insightful journey to the Niagara Escarpment’s remarkable sights.
As Ross walks, she reveals stories of the trail’s flora and fauna, geology and history. The Bruce Trail becomes the central character as she ponders her role in protecting the fragile corner of the planet that, she contends, is entwined in her DNA. Despite long days on the trail, encounters with bears, ticks, and a deadly derecho, her passion for her beloved Niagara Escarpment mounts as she explores Ontario’s “ribbon of wilderness.”
Perfect for hikers, non-hikers, and anyone who loves an adventure, 40 Days & 40 Hikes is both a captivating travelogue and a useful companion for those who Ross will undoubtedly inspire to follow in her footsteps.
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Nicola Ross is a National Magazine Award–winning journalist and the bestselling author of six Loops & Lattes hiking guides, with over 50,000 copies in print. She lives with her partner, Alex, in a converted sawmill (circa 1857) in Caledon, Ontario.
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Published: April 2024
ISBN: 9781770417779
Dimensions: 5 x 8 in.
Pages: 384
Reviews
“Throughout 40 Days & 40 Hikes, Ross wears her affection for the trail and the rich Niagara Escarpment ecosystem on her merino wool sleeve.... She tackles the Bruce Trail in a new way, so that readers don’t have to.” — Literary Review of Canada
“Nicola slows the pace down so we can re-live the best parts of the trail … If you want to expand your knowledge of the trail, this is a very interesting and enjoyable read.” — Toronto Bruce Trail newsletter
“At first glance, you might think 40 Days & 40 Hikes by author and environmentalist Nicola Ross is a simple travel guide ... however, it offers much more, weaving together 40 day loops with unforgettable stories, poems, illustrations, and quotes. Each page celebrates the Bruce Trail and the flora, fauna, and ecosystems it holds.” — Hamilton City Magazine
“Casual and experienced hikers alike will enjoy this unconventional memoir/travelogue/nature guide. Also ideal for readers who seek out opportunities to champion conservation and are curious about Canadian natural wonders, history, and landmarks.” — Library Journal
“Throughout 40 Days & 40 Hikes, Ross wears her affection for the trail and the rich Niagara Escarpment ecosystem on her merino wool sleeve... She tackles the Bruce Trail in a new way, so that readers don’t have to.” — Literary Review of Canada
“Nicola Ross is a captivating ambassador for the Bruce Trail, blending education and entertainment to showcase the trail’s rich history and natural beauty. 40 Days & 40 Hikes also doubles as a unique and clever guide for those eager to experience the trail for themselves.” — Nancy East, Chasing the Smokies Moon: An Audacious 948-Mile Hike — Fueled by Love, Loss, Laughter and Lunacy