Comments received about the Elderhiker Handbook
Quote: Want to keep fit well into your 80s and beyond? Then read the Elderhiker Handbook by Ed Bodington. The book has a two-fold purpose: to encourage seniors to keep hiking, walking and trekking (to slow down the aging process) and to help you plan your own trekking trip or choose an adventure travel company. I went to the internet to check it out and read a brief biographical sketch of Ed and his wife Helen. Believe you me, they are well prepared to have written this book. In addition to traveling in many parts of the world, they have led national outings for the Sierra Club for 25 years. This book was featured in the Sierra Club's Inside Outings. Ed hopes you'll find the book worthwhile, even if you're not over 50.
Quote:Fantastic! Fits right in with "What We Always Wanted To Do" - but so far never did. Especially the inn-to-inn hiking sounds good. England has a long tradition of doing just that - and we have maps and books but never took the time to actually do it. You brought us back to the "Right Trail"!
Quote: And Elderhiker delivers! It's the kind of book that 1) you may want to read when you find yourself getting a little long in tooth, 2) you might recommend to older folks who sign up for your trips, and 3) makes a great gift to any "outdoorsy" person. Nice job, Ed (and Helen).
Quote: When I communicated with you earlier this month, I mentioned that I had skimmed your book. Well, I read it in earnest last night, cover-to-cover. There is enough handy material inside that I am pleased to report I am going to list your book on the reading list for Treks whenever we have someone over 55 joining us....and that is relatively frequent.