Thirst

By the age of 25, Heather Anderson had completed the "Triple Crown" of long-distance backpacking—the Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and Continental Divide Trail (CDT)—covering a staggering 7,900 miles with over a million feet of elevation gain. But her journey didn’t end there. Leaving behind a conventional life, she returned to the wilderness, seeking something deeper. In Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home, Anderson, known on the trails as "Anish," shares not just her incredible feats of endurance, but also her personal journey of resilience and self-discovery. Facing pain, fear, and solitude, she finds strength in the struggle and meaning beyond the miles. Her story is a testament to the rewards of perseverance, community, and the courage to chase what truly fulfills us. A record-setting thru-hiker, Anderson was the first woman to hold the overall self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Pacific Crest Trail and has completed the "Double Triple Crown" of backpacking—