Life, as the trail, is a never-ending series of ups and downs. An exploration of the challenges and peace found in the Great Outdoors-and how they might salve the plight of daily life-Elevation Gain tracks J. Wilson's 17-day thru-hike of the John Muir Trail in 2019. Both pensive and light-hearted in style, Elevation Gain contains both affection for nature and cultural criticism alongside history lessons and observation of current events. Trekking...