Hiking is for everyone! I love the focus of this book, especially the emphasis on accessibility and diversity. There have been so many times I wished for trail guides like the one included - hiking shouldn't just be for those who are the right shape and have the right money. When I was pregnant, postpartum, hiking with a toddler, or simply days when my chronic illness was too much, I benefitted so much from hikes in the woods, but without knowledge of what trails had good cell service, benches, bathrooms, were easily accessed, I stuck to the few I knew. I would love to see more guides of this type! The focus should be on the journey, on the hike, and not on anything else!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy.

I loved the subject matter of this book. I think it is so important to have visibility of people in larger bodies doing activities to make others feel like they can too.

What i will say is that this book is heavily USA-centric, so a lot of the advice on equipment or trail reviews is not immediately applicable to me given the pandemic. I did take some notes of potential places to travel in the future, but i would emphasize that a lot of the content is not going to be applicable to all fat girls hiking.

Photos were a great addition to the book.

I gave this book five stars. I wish this book came out a few years ago to help me on my journey in the world of hiking. This book is a guide for hiking - whether you're plus size, new to hiking or have a disability that may limit your hike.

Not only does this guide give you tips on the best way to start hiking, but it also emphasizes on not getting stuck on how far you can go. It's helpful that they included a section on what to wear. Picking out a backpack for a hike is scary and so are finding the right shoes that would be beneficial for you to your hike. It's not a one size fit all. The guide contained reviews and locations to hikes that might seem intimidating, but you hear about their personal experience. It helps that its personal, because you realize that you may have the same struggle, but it's worth it for the view at the end. Most of all, it's good to know you're not alone.

This guide isn't focused on the fitness or weight loss of hiking - or getting prepared by going to the gym every day like I did when I first started. This guide is about connecting with the outdoors. It also talked about the struggles of being overweight in a society that pushes diets.

As stated earlier, this guide couldn't come out soon enough. The pictures were amazing, it showed the trails, the end game and the inclusive reviewers. It was diverse and refreshing, not fat shaming or participating in diet culture. I think this guide will help a lot of people, it's informative to all sizes and abilities capable in the world of hiking.

Makes me want to go to trails they reviewed, but most importantly it makes me want to get outside with the right equipment and nutrition to see the beautiful ways that Nature presents itself.

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley #netgalley
Facebook and a lot of great information and was very body positive which I love!