National Geographic 2019 Adventurer of the Year
By age 25, Heather Anderson had hiked what is known as the "Triple Crown" of backpacking: the Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and Continental Divide Trail (CDT)―a combined distance of 7,900 miles with a vertical gain of more than one million feet. A few years later, she left her job, her marriage, and a dissatisfied life and walked back into those mountains.
In her new memoir, Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home, Heather, whose trail name is "Anish," conveys not only her athleticism and wilderness adventures, but also shares her distinct message of courage--her willingness to turn away from the predictability of a more traditional life in an effort to seek out what most fulfills her. Amid the rigors of the trail--pain, fear, loneliness, and dangers--she discovers the greater rewards of community and of self, conquering her doubts and building confidence. Ultimately, she realizes that records are merely a catalyst, giving her purpose, focus, and a goal to strive toward.
Heather is the second woman to complete the “Double Triple Crown of Backpacking,” completing the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide National Scenic Trails twice each. She holds overall self-supported Fastest Known Times (FKTs) on the Pacific Crest Trail (2013)―hiking it in 60 days, 17 hours, 12 minutes, breaking the previous men’s record by four days and becoming the first women to hold the overall record―and the Arizona Trail (2016), which she completed in 19 days, 17 hours, 9 minutes. She also holds the women’s self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail (2015) with a time of 54 days, 7 hours, 48 minutes. Heather has hiked more than twenty thousand miles since 2003, including ten thru-hikes. An ultramarathon runner, she has completed six 100-mile races since August 2011 as well as dozens of 50 km and 50-mile events. She has attempted the infamous Barkley Marathons four times, starting a third loop once. Heather is also an avid mountaineer working on several ascent lists in the US and abroad.
Heather, known as Anish on trails, became the second female to complete the “Double Triple Crown of Backpacking” in 2017. This entails completing the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide National Scenic Trails each twice. In 2018 she simultaneously became the first female Triple Triple Crowner and the first female Calendar Year Triple Crowner when she hiked all three of those trails in one March-November season.
She also holds the overall self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Pacific Crest Trail (2013)–hiking it in 60 days, 17 hours, 12 min, which broke the previous men's record by four days and established the first female record. She also holds the female self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail (2015) in a time of 54 days, 7 hours, 48 minutes, and the Arizona Trail (2016) which she completed in 19 days, 17 hours, 9 minutes.
She has hiked nearly 30,000 miles since 2003 including 13 thru-hikes:
Appalachian Trail in 2003, 2015, and 2018
Pacific Crest Trail in 2005, 2013, and 2018
Continental Divide Trail in 2006, 2017, and 2018
John Muir Trail in 2005
Wonderland Trail in 2010
Arizona Trail in 2016
Oregon Desert Trail in 2017
She is also an ultra-marathon runner and has completed six 100 mile races since August 2011 as well as dozens of 50k and 50 mile events. She has attempted the infamous Barkley Marathons four times, starting a third loop once. She is also an avid mountaineer and peakbagger working on several ascent lists in the US and abroad.
When not on an adventure Heather speaks regularly about her adventures and her first book is Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home (chronicling her Pacific Crest Trail record) published by the non-profit publisher Mountaineers Books.
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当我第一次看到《Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home》这个书名时,我的脑海里立刻被一种强大的意象所占据。它不是那种晦涩难懂的标题,而是直接而有力地传达出故事的核心冲突和情感基调。“Thirst”这个词,对我而言,远不止于生理上的缺水。它是一种更深层次的渴望,一种对某种至关重要的东西的极度匮乏,可能是对生命本身的渴求,对爱与连接的追寻,又或是对迷失自我的找回。这种“干渴”感,就像是故事最底层的驱动力,它让一切都变得迫切而充满张力。紧接着,“2600 Miles to Home”为这份内在的渴望,勾勒出了一个清晰而艰巨的路径。两千六百英里,这是一个令人望而生畏的距离,它预示着一段充满挑战、牺牲和不确定性的旅程。它不仅仅是对体力的考验,更是对意志和精神的磨砺。而“Home”这个词,则为整个故事注入了最温暖的光芒。它代表着归属,代表着安全,代表着一切的终点和起点。这个书名,让我立刻想象到一个在荒野中艰难跋涉的身影,他怀揣着对“家”的强烈渴望,与身体和精神上的“干渴”搏斗。我迫不及待地想知道,主人公的“干渴”究竟源自何处?他将如何在这漫漫两千六百英里中,找到生存的勇气,克服内心的绝望,最终抵达那个心灵的归宿?这本书名,就是一场关于生存、关于毅力、关于爱与回归的史诗的序章。
评分每当我看到一个引人入胜的书名,心里就会涌起一股强烈的探究欲,想要立刻打开书页,一探究竟。而《Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home》这个名字,无疑就达到了这样的效果。它简洁明了,却又意味深长,就像是为即将到来的旅程敲响了序曲。首先,“Thirst”这个词,它唤醒了我对生存最原始的感知。这不仅仅是生理上的口渴,更是一种对某种缺失的极度渴望,可能是对生命本身的渴求,也可能是对失落情感的追寻,又或是对某种人生意义的探索。这种“干渴”,如同一种内在的驱动力,它塑造着主人公的命运。紧接着,“2600 Miles to Home”则为这份模糊的渴求,设定了一个具体而宏大的目标。两千六百英里,这不仅仅是一个地理上的距离,更是一个心理上的巨大跨越。它暗示着一场漫长、艰辛、充满未知与挑战的旅程。而“Home”这个词,更是点睛之笔,它包含了温暖、安全、爱以及归属感,是人类内心最深处的渴望。这个书名,让我联想到那些在绝境中不屈不挠的人物,他们为了心中的目标,义无反顾地踏上征程。我非常好奇,主人公究竟是为何陷入如此的“干渴”之中?他又将如何克服这漫漫两千六百英里,才能最终回到那魂牵梦绕的“家”?这本书,仿佛预示着一段关于生存、关于毅力、关于寻找与回归的史诗。
评分一本引人入胜的书,往往从书名就开始预示着它的独特魅力。《Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home》无疑就是这样一本。它简短有力,却又饱含深意,仿佛一道浓缩的风景,又像是一次深邃的心理剖析。我尤其被“Thirst”这个词所吸引。它不仅仅是字面意义上的干渴,更像是一种精神上的极度渴望,一种对某种缺失的难以忍受的痛苦,一种对生命源泉的探寻。这种“干渴”可以是对亲人的思念,对过去的追忆,对未来的期盼,甚至是对自我救赎的强烈呼唤。它像是一种隐形的动力,在字里行间涌动。而“2600 Miles to Home”,则将这份内在的渴望,与一个具体而艰巨的物理旅程紧密相连。两千六百英里,这个数字代表着遥远,代表着艰辛,代表着需要跨越的重重障碍。它不仅仅是一个数字,更是主人公毅力与决心的衡量标尺。而“Home”这个词,则为这段旅程赋予了最终的意义和价值。家,是港湾,是温暖,是归属,是所有疲惫与挣扎的终点。这个书名,在我脑海中勾勒出一幅宏大的画卷,我好奇,主人公究竟经历了怎样的故事,才使得他踏上如此漫长而艰难的回家之路?又是什么样的“干渴”,让他如此坚定地向着家的方向前进?这本书名,就是一次充满悬念与情感的邀约。
评分我喜欢那些能够瞬间抓住人心的书名,《Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home》就是这样一本。它没有故弄玄虚,而是直白地揭示了故事的核心困境与目标,但这种直白中却蕴含着巨大的想象空间。首先,“Thirst”这个词,它能引发人最原始的联想。对我而言,它不仅仅是缺水的生理感受,更是一种深刻的精神饥渴,是对生命意义的追寻,是对失去之物的怀念,或是对内心某种缺失的补偿。这种“干渴”是如此真实,如此强烈,以至于让人无法忽视。它就像是一种无形的鞭策,驱使着主人公向前。而“2600 Miles to Home”则为这份抽象的渴望,赋予了一个具体的、充满挑战性的方向。两千六百英里,这个数字本身就带着一种厚重感,它暗示着一段漫长、艰辛、充满未知的旅程。它不是一次轻松的出行,而是一场生死考验。而“Home”,这个词,更是点亮了整个叙事的温度。它代表着温暖、安全、亲情,以及一切美好的回忆。这个书名,让我立刻进入到一种紧张而又充满希望的氛围中。我迫不及待地想知道,是什么样的“干渴”让主人公踏上这段充满艰险的归途?在这漫长的旅程中,他会遇到什么样的人,经历什么样的考验?“Thirst”和“Home”之间,又有着怎样深刻的联系?这本书名,就是一把开启这段史诗般旅程的钥匙。
评分我一直觉得,一本好的书,不仅仅是讲述一个故事,更重要的是它能在你的内心深处激起某种共鸣,让你对生活有新的思考。当我看到《Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home》这个书名时,我就立刻被它所吸引了。这个名字,简练却信息量十足,它点出了核心的困境——“Thirst”(干渴),以及最终的目标——“2600 Miles to Home”(两千六百英里,回到家)。“Thirst”可以有很多种解读,它不仅仅指身体上的缺水,更可以是一种精神上的极度渴望,一种对某种缺失的补偿,一种对生命意义的追寻。而“2600 Miles to Home”,则是一个具体而艰巨的挑战,它暗示着一段漫长而充满艰辛的旅程,也寄托着主人公对“家”最深切的眷恋。我脑海中立刻浮现出那些经典的长途跋涉的故事,那些主人公在逆境中展现出的惊人毅力。这本书的名字,就仿佛一把钥匙,打开了我对这段旅程的无限遐想。我好奇,是什么样的“干渴”驱使着主人公踏上这条漫漫归途?又是什么样的“家”,让他愿意付出如此巨大的代价?这本书是否会让我跟随主人公一起经历身体与精神的双重考验,感受绝望与希望的交织?我期待着,它能够带给我一场深刻的阅读体验,让我重新审视“家”的意义,以及生命中那些不为人知的渴望。
评分《Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home》这个书名,光是念出来,就带着一种强烈的画面感和情绪张力。它不是那种冗长而复杂的标题,而是直接切中要害,将最核心的元素呈现在读者面前。我脑海中立刻浮现出画面:广袤无垠的荒野,灼热的太阳,以及一种刻骨铭心的干渴。这种“Thirst”不仅仅是生理上的,更像是心灵上的极度渴望,一种对生命、对意义、对爱的深切需求。它就像是故事的引擎,驱动着一切。而“2600 Miles to Home”,则将这种模糊的渴望,具象化为一个具体的、看似不可能完成的挑战。两千六百英里,这是一个漫长的数字,它意味着穿越艰难险阻,意味着需要付出巨大的努力与牺牲。更重要的是“Home”这个词,它不仅仅是一个地点,更是一种情感的寄托,一种心灵的归宿,是所有努力最终的意义所在。这个书名,让我联想到那些经典的生存叙事,但又似乎更加侧重于内心世界的探索。我好奇,是什么样的经历,让主人公陷入如此的“干渴”?他又将如何在这场漫长的跋涉中,找到前进的动力,克服内心的恐惧与绝望,最终抵达那个温暖的“家”?这本书名,就像是一幅未完成的地图,勾勒出一段充满悬念与感动的旅程。
评分对于一本优秀的书,我总是期待它能在我心中留下深刻的印记,而《Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home》这个书名,就恰恰具备这样的特质。它用最朴素却又最有力的语言,传达出故事最核心的冲突和情感。首先,“Thirst”这个词,它直接触及了我内心深处最原始的感受。这不仅仅是对水的生理需求,更是一种精神上的极度渴望,是对某种缺失的难以忍受的痛苦,是对生命本源的探寻。这种“干渴”感,就像是故事的发动机,推动着主人公前进,也牵引着我的注意力。它让我好奇,是什么样的困境,让主人公如此渴求?又是什么样的“渴”,让他甘愿踏上这段艰险的旅程?而“2600 Miles to Home”,则为这份模糊的渴望,提供了一个清晰而宏伟的方向。两千六百英里,这是一个令人敬畏的数字,它象征着漫长、艰辛,以及需要克服的无数障碍。它不仅仅是一个地理距离,更是一种心理上的挑战,是对意志力的终极考验。而“Home”这个词,则为这段充满挑战的旅程,注入了最温暖的意义。家,代表着归属,代表着安全,代表着一切的终点,也代表着新的开始。这个书名,让我立刻联想到那些在绝境中不屈不挠的英雄史诗,但又似乎更加侧重于个体内心世界的探索。我迫不及待地想知道,主人公的“干渴”究竟源自何处?他又将如何在这段漫漫长路上,找到前进的动力,克服绝望,最终抵达那个充满爱与温暖的“家”?
评分这本书的名字《Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home》本身就充满了力量感和一种难以言喻的紧迫感。刚看到的时候,我脑海里就浮现出各种画面:广袤无垠的沙漠,烈日当空,空气中弥漫着灼热的气息,脚下的沙子滚烫,每走一步都像是要将人吞噬。两千六百英里,这几乎是跨越了半个大陆的距离,而“回家”这个词,更是增添了一层深沉的渴望和对终点的强烈期盼。这不仅仅是一场地理上的跋涉,更像是一次灵魂的回归,一次对自我与故土之间深刻连接的追寻。我很好奇,是什么样的原因让主人公踏上如此艰险的旅程?是逃离,还是追寻?是失去,还是找回?“Thirst”这个词,除了字面上的干渴,是否还暗含着某种更深层次的,精神上的、情感上的渴望?这种渴望又将如何驱动他穿越如此漫长的距离,克服未知的困难?我迫不及待地想知道,在这条充满未知的道路上,他会遇到什么样的人,经历什么样的事,又将如何改变他?这本书的书名,如同一扇门,缓缓开启,里面藏着一个关于勇气、毅力、失落与希望的宏大故事,等待我去一一揭晓。它让我感觉,即使是最艰难的困境,只要心中有目标,有归途,就有可能战胜一切。
评分《Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home》这个书名,有一种直击人心的力量。它没有卖弄技巧,而是用最简洁、最精炼的语言,勾勒出了一个充满张力和故事性的场景。当我看到“Thirst”这个词时,我立刻联想到那种在极端环境下,生存最本能的需求。但这不仅仅是对水的生理渴求,更是一种精神上的极度渴望,是对某种失落之物的追寻,是对某种情感的慰藉,又或是对生命本身意义的探求。这种“干渴”是如此真实,如此强烈,它能够瞬间抓住读者的注意力,让我好奇是什么样的经历,会让人产生如此深切的渴望。而“2600 Miles to Home”则为这份模糊的渴望,设定了一个具体而宏大的目标。两千六百英里,这是一个令人肃然起敬的距离,它暗示着一段漫长、艰辛、充满未知与挑战的旅程。它不仅仅是一个地理上的数字,更代表着主人公需要跨越的重重困难,无论是外部环境的险恶,还是内心世界的挣扎。最关键的是“Home”这个词,它点亮了整个叙事。家,承载着温暖、安全、爱与归属感,是所有努力的终点,也是一切希望的源泉。这个书名,就像是一张充满悬念的藏宝图,它指引着我,去探索主人公在这段漫长旅程中的每一次呼吸、每一次心跳,以及最终的抵达。
评分《Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home》这个书名,简直就像是一首凝练的诗,又像是一道摆在眼前的严峻挑战。它没有华丽的辞藻,却精准地捕捉到了故事的核心冲突与情感张力。光是“Thirst”这个词,就能在人的脑海中勾勒出无数画面:荒漠中龟裂的嘴唇,无边的焦渴,以及那种几乎要将人压垮的绝望感。这不仅仅是对水的生理渴求,更可能是一种精神上的饥渴,是对爱、是对话、是理解、亦或是对某种失落之物的极度渴望。而紧随其后的“2600 Miles to Home”,则为这份干渴注入了方向与目标。两千六百英里,这数字本身就带着一种沉甸甸的分量,它代表着遥远,代表着艰辛,代表着需要跨越的重重障碍。更重要的是,“Home”这个词,它承载着温暖、安全、归属感,以及无数的回忆。这个名字,让我立刻联想到那些在极端环境下挣扎求生的故事,但同时,它又不仅仅是生存的描写。它告诉我,这场旅程的终点是为了“家”,是为了找回属于自己的根。我迫不及待想知道,是什么样的经历,让主人公踏上这条充满未知与艰险的道路?在这漫长的旅程中,他会遇到什么样的人,经历什么样的考验?“Thirst”和“Home”之间,又有着怎样深刻的联系?这本书的名字,为我打开了一个充满悬念与想象的空间,让我对即将展开的故事充满了期待。
评分A superior strong-will, A tough mountainous soul. Becoming Anish is like becoming a legend. Maybe that’s why she was called “Ghost.” “Leaving the trail exactly as a ghost would, as though I had never been there.” Just Walk.
评分A superior strong-will, A tough mountainous soul. Becoming Anish is like becoming a legend. Maybe that’s why she was called “Ghost.” “Leaving the trail exactly as a ghost would, as though I had never been there.” Just Walk.
评分A superior strong-will, A tough mountainous soul. Becoming Anish is like becoming a legend. Maybe that’s why she was called “Ghost.” “Leaving the trail exactly as a ghost would, as though I had never been there.” Just Walk.
评分A superior strong-will, A tough mountainous soul. Becoming Anish is like becoming a legend. Maybe that’s why she was called “Ghost.” “Leaving the trail exactly as a ghost would, as though I had never been there.” Just Walk.
评分A superior strong-will, A tough mountainous soul. Becoming Anish is like becoming a legend. Maybe that’s why she was called “Ghost.” “Leaving the trail exactly as a ghost would, as though I had never been there.” Just Walk.
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