The trail was AMAZING. The book came in really handy, and we were glad it was semi-waterproof because we really got wet! I am recommending the trail now to everyone I know. Everyone that went with me had a blast and was taken aback by how beautiful and wonderful the trail was. Anyway, just thought you might want to know! Thanks for the book...

Brian Weiderman

Thank you so much for mailing your trail guidebook so quickly! Also, I want to thank you for your recommendation on bringing ski poles. I was a little skeptical, my wife "even more skeptical", but they were life- savers, helping us balance in the mud, hoisting up big steps, and easing the shock on the downhills.

Robert

I purchased your book through your web page a few months ago. I studied the book carefully as I was going on the trail with my 15 year old son and wanted to do as much research as possible. We had a fantastic trip! I believe it was in part due to your attention to detail in your book. Because of which we saw, otters, eagles feeding their young, seals and seal pups, a pod of killer whales, a grey whale, and some of the best scenery of my life! We left on July 9 and had beautiful weather. We knew what to expect and how long it might take us between points. I left my car with the Medd's in Port Renfrew and they arranged transportation to China Beach. I just wanted to thank you for doing such an excellent job on the guide book, without which, the trip would not have been as enjoyable. Thanks again.

Brad Anderson
Kelowna 

I really enjoyed your Juan de Fuca Marine Trail guide; it has made an enjoyable area even more enjoyable for us. Thanks.

Murrough O'Brien 

Hello, I am right out of your books and need a dozen more. People are talking very highly about your book, they say it's very helpful.

Connie and Peter Hovey
Trailhead Resort, Port Renfrew, BC

I received the JdFMT guidebook, and read it cover to cover the same evening!  Our trek is in 2 weeks and I feel like I know the trail before ever even setting foot on it!  Thanks.

Julia  Renton
Washington

Your book arrived last night. It is awesome. Thank you. My 16 year old daughter and I are planning to do some of the trail (we have re-thought doing all of it now that we have your book.) We are not sure we are in shape and have not ventured on this kind of thing before. Many thanks.

  Jan Blanchard

I've just finished a 4 day solo hike of the Juan de Fuca trail and I must say the topo map and guide book you sent me was invaluable. The kilometer by kilometer detail in the book describing the trail was perfect. I actually used the book more than the map. Not only was it great knowing what to expect along the way but it was reassuring knowing if an emergency arose there was a side trail I could take to get out quickly. Thankfully, I didn't need to use one. It also allowed me to slow down and take more breaks because I knew exactly how far I had to go to reach my next campsite and I could time my hiking speed just right. Thank you very much for offering such great hiking aids. I would strongly recommend your book and map to anyone hiking that trail.

Tim Feagans
Jupiter, Florida

My daughter and I just hiked the Juan de Fuca trail to celebrate her 30th birthday, and I wanted to thank you for your book which I bought last spring. Preparation is always a large part of success for a hike, but at my age it is a necessity! Without your book we would not have visited Hoard Creek with a new born seal pup, nor would we have found the trail down to Kuitsche cove to visit there. We would not have known about the seal grotto at Parkinson either. It is a wonderful trail - much better than the WCT for us though just as grueling - and like you, we particularly loved the spruce forests. Wonderful that in mid August we met so few other hikers and camped by ourselves most nights, and that there was so little sign of messy campers as at WCT. I suppose it will also have to be protected soon. Some of the trails are so fragile. Your book was a terrific resource and we thank you so much for it and wish you well with it. Thanks.

Jane Glover

Just wanted to let you know that I've enjoyed reading your book and your map of the trail. I'm headed for the JDF trail next Monday and I'm really looking forward to it.

James Frizzell
Marion, Iowa