3rd Quarters Pick

The third quarter book pick will be Journeys North: The Pacific Crest Trail, by Barney Scout Mann “In Journeys North, legendary trail angel, thru hiker, and former PCTA board member Barney Scout Mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 as they walk from Mexico to Canada.” I …

2nd Quarters Pick

The 2nd quarter book pick will be Peace Weavers: Uniting the Salish Coast Through Cross-Cultural Marriages by Candace Wellman “Peace-weaving marriages between Salish families and pioneer men played a crucial role in mid-1800s regional settlement. Author Candace Wellman illuminates this hidden history and shatters stereotypes surrounding these relationships. The four exceptional women she profiles left …

First Quarter’s Pick

This first quarter’s book pick will be Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube: Chasing Fear and Finding Home in the Great White North by Blair Braverman This book is about a women living in and out of Norway and learning how to drive sled dogs and all the ups and downs of her adventures along …

December’s Book Pick

December’s pick is Go Find: My Journey to Find the Lost—and Myself, by Susan Purvis This story is about a women’s journey learning and teaching her dog to save lives. She is a geologist, on ski patrol & SAR, and works in a clinic, eventually becoming a wilderness medical trainer. Through years of training and …

November’s book

November’s pick is The Mountain Story, by: Lori Lansens It’s a survival tale, and about family relationships. Two things that are more important as ever right now. I also chose this book because learning how to survive in the wilderness is something any hiker might be faced with, and the PNW is having a high …

Book Recommendations

Inspiring You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life You Are a Badass Every Day: How to Keep Your Motivation Strong, Your Vibe High, and Your Quest for Transformation Unstoppable The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging …

October’s Book Pick

October’s book pick is: Ghost Stories from the Pacific Northwest by Margaret Read MacDonald This is an older title, and full of short stories centered around the PNW. It’s a ‘fun’ pick, so don’t stress if you can’t find it, or want to skip it. Maybe look for a similar themed book wherever you get …