Hold for Hiker Trash
Hold for Hiker Trash by K. a. Hrycik, published by Creators Publishing on January 31, 2017, is a 296-page fiction novel that explores themes of coming of age. The story follows Vika Carmichael, who, after her car catches fire, finds herself stranded in Northern Washington at a dilapidated Victorian house owned by an eccentric artist. This house serves as a refuge for Pacific Crest Trail hikers, and Vika’s journey begins as she navigates her new surroundings and the challenges of adapting to a lifestyle far removed from her past as a “perfect student.”
In this edition, readers will discover Vika’s struggle to connect with the rugged hikers and the quirky inhabitants of the house, including the artist Dane and his caring mother, Grandma Peach. As Vika immerses herself in the reconstruction of the old house, she confronts her own identity and the unfamiliar culture of long-distance hiking. The narrative delves into her interactions with the backpackers and the transformative experiences that arise from her unexpected circumstances. Through Vika’s journey, the novel captures the essence of personal growth and the search for belonging amidst a backdrop of adventure and community.
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After her car goes up in flames, Vika Carmichael finds herself stranded in Northern Washington at a Victorian house that hasn’t seen upkeep in longer than she’s been alive, owned by an eccentric, foul-mouthed artist whose goal of reconstructing the old house is to aid Pacific Crest Trail hikers. The Pacific Crest Trail-or PCT-is a continuous footpath that stretches 2,660 miles from the Mexican border in Southern California to the Canadian border in Northern Washington. In Hold for Hiker Trash, Vika, a recent college graduate, found comfort in her reputation as a “perfect student,” but her knowledge of art history is hardly applicable in the foreign culture of long distance hiking or in the reconstruction of a 140-year-old house. Vika is immersed in the company of the backpackers as they join to help Dane, the artist, and his mother, the affectionate Grandma Peach, strip the house before they can build again. Will Vika be able to find common ground with her new hosts and the rugged hikers who visit the house, or will she be left on the outside looking in?
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