Lost on Purpose is the non-fiction adventure narrative of a former technology executive who reinvented himself as a 21st century mountain man.

In October and November of 2013, Patrick Taylor crossed the Rocky Mountains alone on foot. He passed through one of the largest wilderness areas in the Lower 48 to reach and retrace the route of Lewis & Clark in the winter. The sacrifices – vocationally, financially, and emotionally – are measured against the benefits by the author, in a refreshingly honest, humorous, and inspirational fashion.