This page sums up some of stories that have covered me or my
book. It's also useful for those in the media who want some dirt on me.
I recommend reviewing the "About"
me page to get a bit about my bio.
To learn more about my book, Hike Your Own Hike, visit
my book page.
Podcasts/Radio Interviews
KSFR,
Santa Fe Public Radio, "Interview
with Francis Tapon," by Emily Drabanski. It aired on the radio
program, "Hello, New Mexico," and is now a podcast. We talk about
my CDT Yo-Yo and my book.
PracticalBackpacking.com,
"CDT
Yo-Yo," by Bernie Wilt. An interview about my CDT Yo-Yo.
Backpackinglight.com,
"Five
Pounds of Gear," by Carol Crooker. A 42 minute interview about how I
survive for many months in the mountains with just over five pounds of gear.
Backpackinglight.com,
"Traveling
for living," by Carol Crooker. A 15 minute interview on how one can
travel for a living.
Backpacker Magazine,
"The Onion Vs. Mr. Magoo: On Your Mark, Get Set... Hike. Inside a 5,600
footrace on the country's hardest trail," by Andrew Tilin. Here is
my opinion
on the article.
New York Times Magazine,
"The
Little Creepy Crawlers Who Will Eat You In The Night," by Michael Lewis.
The famous author, Michael Lewis, biked around with me to learn about
Silicon Valley and what it's like to start a company there.
National Geographic, "Best
of Adventure, Trends: New Leaf," "That kind of annuity should give
guys like Francis Tapon—who thru-hiked some 2,800 miles (4,506 kilometers)
on the nearly completed Continental Divide Trail (only to turn around and
hike back)—more room to roam, both above and below tree line."
Book Reviews
Redding.com, "With
each step begins a journey, a chance to hike your hike," Thom
Gabrukiewicz. "His book worth reading, for anyone and everyone unsure of
their current path.... The 351-page book has helped bring focus to my own
journey. I'm confident it'll help you, too."
Boots 'N All,
Hike Your Own Hike book review, by Mary Keener. "...The book
becomes a catalyst for a new trend in the reader's life. Mr. Tapon has done
his part well."
If you're limited on time, I recommend viewing the
video below.
Amazon and Lincoln Mercury
teamed up to profile 25 individuals who were pursuing a classic dream.
One of those 25 dreams was "To Travel the World." Their producers picked
me as the person who best personifies that dream. I'm sure there were
better examples out there, but the producers were tired of looking and
wanted to get home to watch the game on TV.
As a result, a film crew of
dozen professionals spent two days filming me at various locations.
After much editing, here is what they did...
Below are the two most popular photos, both available
in high resolution. There are hundreds of photos on my website and I have
high resolution versions of most of them. If you'd like to use one for
your publication or website, please contact me.
