The Tread of My Soul

When Chad Crouch turned twenty-one in 1994, he embarked on a 500 mile solo hike on The Pacific Crest Trail across the state of Washington.  The Tread of my Soul is a memoir-meets-travelogue written from the trail. Originally self published and shared with only a handful of family and friends, Crouch dusted off the manuscript with the intention of sharing it with a new generation, on the 30th anniversary of its completion. Among black bears, ravens and Indian paintbrush we find the author grappling with the meaning of life while traversing the spine of the Cascade mountains with a handful of pocket edition classics in tow. Quotes from sacred texts, poets, and naturalists punctuate this coming of age tale contemplated in the wilderness.