First Pass Under Heaven

The Great Wall of China is the largest man-made structure, stretching for over 4,000 kilometres. Nathan Gray, a New Zealand lawyer, set off with four fellow travellers to walk the entire length of the Great Wall. But he succumbed to physical and mental fatigue and returned to New Zealand. He returned three months later to complete the challenge.

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The epic journey of a New Zealand lawyer, a Buddhist monk, an Argentinean photojournalist, an Italian recording artist and a Mormon golfer, travelling together along the Great Wall of China. Having decided to mark the millennium in cultural, racial and religious harmony, the five men quickly encountered reality- blizzards, lightening strikes, thirst, starvation, snakes and police detention. This is Nathan Gray's account of his 4,000-kilometre trek along the largest man-made structure ever built. His story is remarkable, uncovering the Wall's profound history and revealing insights into China's geopolitical climate, as he shares his personal journey of physical, mental and emotional triumph.