Ava's Adventures

3rd Quarters Pick

Ava — Thu, 27 May 2021 04:41:10 +0000

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

Ava — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:35:29 +0000

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

Ava — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 01:43:19 +0000

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 …

Winter hiking + resources

Ava — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 02:09:55 +0000

This time of year, before planning any outdoor activities in the mountains or at elevation, doing a little research can go a long way. Spending time to educate myself on local weather, avalanche risk levels, appropriate gear choices and more have helped me stay safe and in the know for winter hiking and more. Some …

December’s Book Pick

Ava — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:41:02 +0000

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

Ava — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 18:29:12 +0000

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 …

Fall/winter hiking preparedness

Ava — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 18:16:36 +0000

Shoulder season has arrived in this part of the PNW! I went on my first snowy hike last weekend, and I think in Whatcom County it has turned to winter above 5,000ft. Hiked yellow aster butte and we needed all-wheel drive to get to the trailhead, many warm layers, and both micro-spikes and poles for …

Book Recommendations

Ava — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:11:50 +0000

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 …

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Ava — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:47:32 +0000

October’s Book Pick

Ava — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:19:30 +0000

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 …