The Last Englishman

Between desert and sky, snow and sun, where few have ventured before, one hiker takes on the six-month challenge of a lifetime.

Short-listed for Outdoor Book of the Year by The Great Outdoors Magazine.

There are few who can walk a thousand miles in Keith Foskett's shoes. One can easily forgive such unwillingness considering the places his legs have carried him.

Across arid, desolate expanses of scorching heat, the magnificence of the Sierra Nevada, and the dense forests of Oregon and Washington, those who dare tackle the Pacific Crest Trail find there's no room for complacency when facing the extremes of the elements.

However, within the heart of a hiker lives the soul of a writer. One who can easily translate the awe-inspiring and often humbling moments of life on the trail into a powerful, honest, and light-hearted tale of desperation, perseverance, and spirit.

Discover the wonder of the Pacific Crest Trail that so many aspire to but so few prevail as you journey across all 2,640 miles from Mexico to Canada. Witness the fear as he battles a phobia of bears, snakes, spiders, and camping in the woods after dark.

With the harshest winter for years looming, be by his side as he enters into a desperate race against time, facing a dangerous, physical and very real threat to become the last Englishman to complete the greatest long distance hiking trail on Earth.

Reviews

'I'm not sure if Keith Foskett knows it but he has penned a hiking classic. I just wanted to pack up my bags and head off into the wilderness.'

- Spencer Vignes (The Observer).

'Telling the true story of a six-month PCT hike from Mexico to Canada, crossing wild desert and mountain and meeting everything from eccentric hikers to rattlesnakes along the way. Easy to read and at times laugh-out-loud funny, it will make you want to pack your rucksack and go.'

- Rosie Fuller (Adventure Travel magazine).

'Long-distance hiking is tragically romantic: it's not all about fresh air, aesthetic majesty, and colorful company. This book is refreshingly honest about the difficulties and day-to-day monotony. But it also captures the rewards of this oversized effort to hike the United States end to end.'

- Andrew Skurka (National Geographic Adventurer of the Year).

'The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most beautiful and diverse long distance trails in the world. The Last Englishman allows you to experience this amazing trail through the eyes of a thru-hiker. If you cannot take the time to hike the trail, then you should definitely take the time to read about it.'

- Jennifer Pharr Davis (Previous record holder for the fastest thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail)

'It's rare to find a book that captures the experience of long distance backpacking so well, and that is also fun to read. Fozzie's account of his Pacific Crest Trail hike is educational, inspirational and hilarious. A must read for aspiring thru-hikers and outdoor adventure seekers.'

- Erik Asorson (Author: The PCT Atlas)