Into the woods: Why adventurers love fantasy novels so much

People picture bookworms as reclusive, sedentary creatures.

And for some avid readers, that’s an accurate portrait — but it’s hardly true of all of us.

Take, for example, the hikers along the Appalachian Trail.

Rebecca Booroojian, a fantasy-novel lover, writer, and hiker, noticed a distinct trend among the folks she encountered along that trail: Their devices were loaded with fantasy audiobooks and ebooks.

Booroojian had ample time to reflect on why outdoor adventures and fantasy novels pair so well; you can read her final thoughts on Outside Online.