Fat Girls Hiking, Summer MichaudSkog
Fat Girls Hiking, Summer MichaudSkog
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Fat Girls Hiking
An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability

Author: Summer Michaud-Skog

Narrator: Frankie Corzo, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Alexandra Hunter

Unabridged: 4 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 03/15/2022

Synopsis

“An invaluable guide…Kudos to the author for changing the narrative on inclusiveness, breaking down stereotypes, and building body positivity.” —Booklist

From the founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community comes an inclusive, inspiring call to the outdoors for people of all body types, sizes, and backgrounds. In a book brimming with heartfelt stories, practical advice, personal profiles of Fat Girls Hiking community members, and helpful trail reviews, Summer Michaud-Skog creates space for marginalized bodies with an insistent conviction that outdoor recreation should welcome everyone. Whether you’re an experienced or aspiring hiker, you’ll be empowered to hit the trails and find yourself in nature. Trails not scales!        

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lizzie on March 03, 2022

** Thanks to NetGalley, Summer Michaud-Skog, and Timber Press for this ARC ** Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability by Summer Michaud-Skog is a lovely collection of photography, advice, and short essays about hiking, biking, and rock climbing as a fat person.......more

Goodreads review by Kayla on January 13, 2022

Reading this book was a gift. It felt like a book I could’ve written myself. I felt seen and understood. It’s part memoir, part guidebook, a collection of profiles, and an intro to the outdoors for folks who feel it’s not a space they belong in. The author of the book and founder the Fat Girls Hikin......more

Goodreads review by Chelle on February 11, 2024

Beautiful photos, lighthearted and relatable stories from diverse voices, this book is a wonderful resource for those looking for the encouragement to GET OUTSIDE! Loved the featured parks/hikes in the book; especially loved the social media links & internet resources at the end of the book.🌲......more

Goodreads review by Cindy (leavemetomybooks) on March 22, 2022

I loved this book so much. Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability is a combination of practical advice + gorgeous photography + motivation + encouragement + guide book + activism + self help + memoir all wrapped up in a message of body acceptance and positivi......more

Goodreads review by Nancy on May 20, 2022

I think it was mainly a complaint book about how the outdoor industry treats fat people. Not that many great tips on actual hiking. Was a little disappointed. I am a fat person and I like to hike/take walks. I just think it was a little troubling that the writer kept stressing they did not want to l......more

Quotes

"[This book is] marking the next chapter in her movement…her book helps empower people to find their own connections to the outdoors, making the community of hikers even bigger.” —Teen Vogue

“Summer Michaud-Skog introduced me to an entirely new way of thinking about outdoor recreational culture; she encouraged me to take up space and honor my needs in ways that I had never been exposed to before. She has created a revolutionary community in Fat Girls Hiking and I am so excited that you are holding this book, about to receive similar gifts.” —Layla Cameron, Director, Fat Hiking Club

“An invaluable guide…Well-chosen color photographs—featuring fat hikers—make this guidebook visually impactful and welcoming. Kudos to the author for changing the narrative on inclusiveness, breaking down stereotypes, and building body positivity with a clarion call to the outdoor industry: increase diverse representation and offer plus-sized apparel and gear.” —Booklist

“I’ve been waiting for a book like this! Summer Michaud-Skog… has blessed us with this invaluable volume full of trail reviews, advice, stories and profiles, alongside beautiful photographs.”—Ms. Magazine

"Filled with heartfelt stories, practical advice, helpful trail reviews, and personal profiles of members of Fat Girls Hiking.” —Sierra
 

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