Balancing on Blue Author:Keith Foskett Every year several thousand people attempt to hike all 2180 miles of the Appalachian Trail in the eastern United States. Being the first of the big three hikes in America, it is where long-distance hikers go to cut their teeth. Keith Foskett has another reason. Dromomania, or the uncontrollable urge to wander, has been part of his life since chi... more »ldhood. Hiking is his chosen method to placate the wanderlust. Accompanied by an array of eclectic characters including a world champion juggler, a drug dealer, an Everton fan whose visa is expiring and a sex-starved builder from Minnesota, his experience is far from normal. Battling a fear of snakes, bears, being in the woods after dark and his own demons, it?s physically exhausting ? as well as a psychologically challenging. His adventure weaves a route through some of America?s wildest landscapes and history, and is told with insight, humour and reflection. Keith Foskett has hiked over 10,000 miles in recent years and holds a deep respect for the outdoor spaces of this world. He has written three books and contributes to various outdoor publications. His books have been shortlisted for a number of awards and his outdoor blog was voted blog of the year in 2012. He?s partial to a decent bottle of Rioja, and nurtures an unhealthy interest in down sleeping bags and woollen underwear. Keith Foskett was born and still lives in southeast England.« less