The Book
We backpacked 3,000 miles through Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington on a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. Our vision is to put together the writings and watercolor paintings from our six months traveling northbound on a continuous footpath to Canada.
The book is a journal written from the perspective of Suzie, "Bossbae" There are over 100 paintings, hand painted on trail by Robert, "Birdcall"
The Artists
Our vision is to travel the world creating art and documenting our journey.
All Paintings were illustrated on trail by Robert Riedel “BIRDCALL”
June 3, 2024 Mather Pass - 12,094 elevation
Robert leads the way, he follows boot tracks still frozen like holes in the snow. I have learned a technique with micro spikes, to remain flat footed and keep as much contact on the snow. We climb straight upwards. I am breathing heavily perhaps some of it from fear. Once we descend the mountainside we hike across a craggy cliff face that looks down upon a snow covered lake. There are steps here and soon the snow is replaced by wet dirt.
journal entry July 23, 2024
The three of us, Roadrunner, Robert and I sit at a picnic table in the middle of the woods. There is a trail sign and a privy, but other than that it feels like the middle of nowhere. The woman greets us first with hand sanitizer before placing a paper cup full of sweet tea in our hands.
Illustrated Field Journal by Suzie & Robert Riedel
The Pacific Crest Trail
$25.00
This deposit guarantees your hardback book of The Pacific Crest Trail Illustrated Field Journal by Suzie and Robert Riedel. The book will be autographed by both artists.
The Field Journal is set to be published after their return home in Sept 2024. You will automatically be placed on our emailing list and notified about progress and updates as we complete the publishing process. Upon publication, your deposit will be deducted from the full cost of the book.
Illustrated Field Journal by Suzie & Robert Riedel
Hand Painted Watercolor Prints
$25.00
This deposit guarantees you a watercolor print by Robert Riedel. The artwork will be autographed by the artist.
After completing the trail, Robert "Birdcall" Riedel will have painted about 150 watercolor paintings. The art will be made into prints, mounted on matboard, then shipped to you. You will be able to select your artwork after the completion of the trail in September 2024.