40 Days & 40 Hikes
Loving the Bruce Trail One Loop at a Time
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
9 April 2024
Summary
Winner of Bronze Medal in Canada-East, Best Regional Non-Fiction at the IPPY Awards, 2025
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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781770417779 |
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| ISBN-10: | 177041777X |
| Author: | Nicola Ross |
| Publisher: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Imprint: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 9 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 386g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 127mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
“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“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“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“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“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“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
About The Author
Nicola Ross
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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