Released on = December 31, 2005, 1:49 pm

Press Release Author = Magog Publishing

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Press Release Summary = In this age of automated transport, television fuelled
perceptions and 'cotton-woolled' safety regulations, it is refreshing to realize
that there are still some 'back to basics' challenges left untouched.

Press Release Body = Despite never having hiked before, George Spearing decided to
take 'leave of absence' from his job as a firefighter and walk the length of
America.
His recently published paperback, \"Dances With Marmots - A Pacific Crest Trail
Adventure\" ISBN:1411656180, follows his journey through the desert areas and
snowbound high Sierra Nevada of California, the Cascade Ranges of Oregon and
Washington, finally emerging in the Okanogan Forest of British Columbia, Canada.
The mixture of terrain and characters met along the way provide an interesting and
often humorous look at the US and its wilderness through the eyes of a New
Zealander.
Further details can be found at http://www.danceswithmarmots.com

About the author - George Spearing was born and educated in the UK. He spent two
years as a cadet at the naval training school HMS Conway before going to sea at age
sixteen, six years later emigrating to New Zealand where he joined the NZ Fire
Service.
He has had several 'outdoor' articles published plus a fictional short story
published in Air New Zealand's flight magazine.


Web Site = http://www.danceswithmarmots.com

Contact Details = george@danceswithmarmots.com