River

At sixty-seven, Colin Fletcher embarks on a transformative six-month solo raft expedition down the Colorado River, seeking to rejuvenate his spirit. Covering 1,700 miles from Wyoming to the Gulf of California, he navigates breathtaking landscapes and shares profound reflections on life, nature, and solitude. Encountering diverse wildlife and challenging elements like sandstorms and rapids, Fletcher invites readers to experience the beauty and challenges of the journey, making this adventure a meditation on existence and appreciation for the world.