I checked this book out yesterday and finished it this morning. Great read. I'm kinda glad I didn't read it prior to the BWJ.

Uncle Moose-
Nice pictures of the forked trail. It really helped put the text into perspective. As I read the book I kept finding myself pouring over my maps. BTW - I met you a few weeks ago at the BWJ. I was with Darrell in the tandem canoe.

Overall, great read. There were a few thigs I questioned about the author's description of how remote and rugged the Man Chain is. Then I realized maybe I getting complacent and a bit comfortable. Heck, I rarely have my compass on me. It was a nice reminder of how quickly things go south and also how important it is to STAY PUT when lost! Also a nice reminder on having matches with you all the time.

I got separated/lost when I was 14 & on a drive during deer season in northern WI. Crossing the same place 2x is a horrible feeling and the author did a great job of bringing back that feeling in my stomach. I even managed to step into chest deep water that I thought was only ankle deep. Again, the author's description was spot on. My dad found me a short while later, thankfully.

One could almost argue this is a summary of what NOT to do when lost.

-pm