Alone in Wonderland is a story about backpacking, but it's also a story about independence, freedom, loneliness, letting go and letting in. Walk with Christine Reed on her 11-day thru-hike of the Wonderland Trail around Mt Rainier. On her journey, she faces the physical challenges of a difficult trail, the fears that have been instilled since childhood, and the fact that her search for independence has left her feeling alone and unmoored in the world. Her adventure goes much deeper than a simple hike in the woods, and brings her a step closer to understanding the power of nature in the human experience.

Alone in Wonderland has been awarded the National Indie Excellence Award for Nonfiction and was given Honorable Mention by the Foreword Indie Awards. Readers have called the story relatable, vulnerable and very funny. 

Author Bio

Christine Reed is a long-distance backpacker and author of the memoir, Alone in Wonderland. She shares her personal journey from sedentary office worker to rugged outdoorswoman in hopes of inspiring others to see something bigger for themselves-- whatever that may be. But also to remind us that a good story is about sharing something of ourselves and connecting with others. She's found in the outdoor community the first place that ever felt like home.