Hello, My Name is Sharkbait: A 2,000-Mile Adventure on the Appalachian Trail

Author Talk with Michael Neiman who is an avid backpacker who turned a 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail hike into a story worth sharing. Join the winding path from trail journals to published pages and everything between.

Location: Ridgefield Library

Main Program Room

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

7:00pm–8:00pm

Five Months. Five Million Steps. An Odyssey of Grit.

What happens when a stubborn dream meets the relentless spine of the Appalachians?

There are three kinds of people crazy enough to hike the entire Appalachian Trail—young romantics chasing glory, older souls seeking one last thrill, and the occasional runaway escaping life’s troubles. Then there’s a guy who simply loved hiking, and who was naïve enough to think it would be enough. It wasn’t.

Follow one hiker’s 2,192-mile journey from Georgia to Maine, through blizzards, dehydration, laughter, and doubt. What began as a long-awaited dream became an unforgettable test of spirit, resilience, and the fine line between adventure and insanity.

But it isn’t just about surviving the trials of the trail. It’s about the unexpected friendships forged along the way, and the evolving bond between a father and son who found their long-standing roles quietly turning inside out.

Books on the Common will have copies for purchase and signing.

Please register here

More About Michael Neiman

See more about Michael’s events, adventures, trail life, and hiking lifestyle that goes beyond the written page. Or dive deeper into his blog to discover more about the true stories behind the stories.

Visit Michael's Website