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Mountaineering - Walking the Gobi: A 1600-Mile Trek Across a Desert of Hope and Despair

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Book Synopsis: * The ultimate Baby Boomer adventure story! * The author is an icon among American women adventurers * By the bestselling author of Polar Dream (more than 40,000 copies sold) At the age of 63, Helen Thayer fulfilled her lifelong dream of crossing Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Accompanied by her 74-year-old husband Bill and two camels, Tom and Jerry, Thayer walked 1600 miles in 126-degree temperatures, battling fierce sandstorms, dehydration, dangerous drug smugglers, and ubiquitous scorpions. For more than 60 days Helen struggled to keep moving through this inhospitable terrain despite a severe leg injury. Without sponsors, a support team, or radio contact, hers is a journey of pure discovery and adventure. Walking the Gobi takes readers on a trip through a little-known landscape and introduces them to the culture of the nomadic people whose ancestors have eked out an existence in the Gobi for thousands of years. Thayer's respect and admiration for the culture of the Gobi and her gentle insights on the desert's natural history shine throughout this remarkable story. The author proves that Baby Boomers don't have to take life lying down — their adventures have just begun.

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Embark on the ultimate Baby Boomer adventure with "Walking the Gobi: A 1600-Mile Trek Across a Desert of Hope and Despair"! This incredible book tells the captivating tale of Helen Thayer, an iconic American woman adventurer, who at the age of 63, fulfilled her lifelong dream of crossing Mongolia's Gobi Desert. With her 74-year-old husband Bill by her side, as well as their trusty camels, Tom and Jerry, Thayer conquered the harsh desert terrain, walking 1600 miles in scorching 126-degree temperatures.

Braving intense sandstorms, dehydration, dangerous drug smugglers, and even scorpions, Helen Thayer's journey is an awe-inspiring testament to the strength of the human spirit. With no sponsors, support team, or radio contact, she relied solely on her own resourcefulness and determination. Her story is one of pure discovery and adventure, showing the world that age is just a number when it comes to pursuing one's dreams.

Through "Walking the Gobi," readers will be transported to a little-known landscape, immersing themselves in the vibrant culture of the nomadic people who have called the Gobi home for thousands of years. Helen Thayer's deep respect and admiration for their way of life shines through, as she shares fascinating insights on the desert's natural history. Be prepared to be captivated by this remarkable story, proving that the adventures of Baby Boomers have only just begun.

Don't miss out on the chance to experience this extraordinary adventure for yourself! Get your copy of "Walking the Gobi" now and join Helen Thayer on her thrilling journey through a land of both hope and despair.

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