--- product_id: 14841125 title: "We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned Women Backpackers" brand: "susan alcorn" price: "€ 36.14" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14841125-were-in-the-mountains-not-over-the-hill-tales-tips store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned Women Backpackers **Brand:** susan alcorn **Price:** € 36.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned Women Backpackers by susan alcorn - **How much does it cost?** € 36.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14841125-were-in-the-mountains-not-over-the-hill-tales-tips) ## Best For - susan alcorn enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted susan alcorn brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned Women Backpackers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51P0jDOOQ0L.jpg) ![We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned Women Backpackers - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51S8pHYbQyL.jpg) ![We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned Women Backpackers - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31C9fmVkzkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Personal & Practical *by C***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 6, 2012* Susan Alcorn spiked her guide book with stories from 30 rebel backpackers. Many of the women Alcorn interviewed were raised in an era when women didn't sleep on the ground in the woods.First-time backpackers reported feeing intoxicated in the wilderness. Judy overcame the discomfort and "experienced a profound sense of connectedness and accomplishment." Marey scared off a bear. "I exploded from the tent, yelling, and slammed my ski pole on the rock, sparks flew," she said. "The bear catapulted off the high boulder and disappeared into the blackness."The discomforts and dangers are real. Alcorn devotes an entire chapter to bears. Before going to sleep, she gathers her "arsenal," piling rocks at the head of her sleeping bag.After the campfire tales, you read the specifics on how to prepare for your own wilderness trip. The Equipment chapter covers the best pepper spray to use on bears and the best light-weight tarp tents to buy. Her advice comes from thousands of miles of hiking experience on the Pacific Crest Trail, which she completed. Her purpose is to show women of any age and fitness level how they can begin backpacking.I enjoyed reading the Kindle version of Susan Alcorn's book on my iPhone. I'm usually commuting on the train to downtown San Francisco and the stories made me feel I was outdoors. About reading Kindle books on an iPhone, it's not easy to skip around. It took me a while to find the table of contents. Highlighting the text turned out to be the easiest way to navigate between the personal travelogs, interviews and the nitty-gritty details.Practical and personal best sum up this excellent book. I loved my backpacking trip in Lake Tahoe's Desolation Wilderness on my 40th birthday. I'm looking forward to more trips.---Donna Peck ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I was able to size myself up as probably a 3 mile dayhiker who might be able to evolve into a llama pack hiker with a pack guide *by R***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 25, 2015* I give it all the stars possible for being not only a Unique personal history, but also a slice of research into an unexamined world-that of older women backpackers. I found this book of Tips and Tales to be a engagingly written gem, inspiring, informative, and delightful. The author has an honest way of communicating. Reading it and also her Patagonia book, I was able to size myself up as probably a 3 mile dayhiker who might be able to evolve into a llama pack hiker with a pack guide - provided I get a bath every day (in short I am not very tough- but I love armchair and bedside travel reading!) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of laughs *by M***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 20, 2015* A lot of laughs here and stories that I can empathise with. Mostly about hiking in the US but as I have never hiked over in the US I did not know the trails, which was a shame. An enjoyable read, especially if you are a seasoned hiker. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14841125-were-in-the-mountains-not-over-the-hill-tales-tips](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14841125-were-in-the-mountains-not-over-the-hill-tales-tips) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*