William Hood Author

In his book, Searching for a Perfect State of Colorado, author
William Hood takes us along on his own harrowing journey as he
attempts to cross the Weminuche Wilderness Area, by himself, in
September of 2002. He would complete this one hundred mile trek in
just nine days as backpacking across the San Juan mountains transcends
from a physical challenge, to a mental test, to ultimately a spiritual
enlightenment.

In his travels, Hood explores Colorado's varied history, as he relates his
own personal experiences to the State's. He weaves an enriching yet
comical story for the reader as he encounters guardian angels, an abundance
of wildlife, and evil weather. His journey would continue after his hike as
Bill searches in his mind for solutions to the environmental, social and
political issues facing Colorado in the 21st century.

After returning home to the Front Range from his wilderness experience,
Hood finds new enlightenment to be a dysfunction, as greater challenges,
like changing careers in his forties, takes his journey back to the desperation
he experienced while in the wilderness. Once again, he finds inner strength
through his faith and his sense of humor; to strive toward the person he had
envisioned becoming.

Searching for a Perfect State of Colorado encourages each of us
to find our own perfect state we had in mind.