About Allen Billy: I served as a North Shore Rescue team member for twelve years and participated in over 700 search and rescue operations in mountain, wilderness, and urban environments under every sort of environmental condition. I shared a Canada 125 medal presented to the team for volunteer activities and community service. In addition to enjoying hiking, nature studies, geocaching, and metal detecting, I have rafted the length of the Fraser River and worked on fire suppression crews in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Allen Billy
My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth
My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth Join me on my journey of 1,100 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. "We conversed about the many levels of the hike, from the physical to the mental to the emotional to the spiritual. Layer upon layer of trials and growth. We called ourselves pilgrims, but realized that there really was no destination, no holy monastery, no mecca, no temple at the end waiting for us. The journey itself was our destination and our sanctuary. This was our pilgrimage to … [Read more...] about My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth
Interview with Author – Garred Kluth
About Garred Kluth: My life has been about passion. Passion for the outdoors, art, music, and all of the beautiful things of this world. This is my first book and is a true story of my travels on the Pacific Crest Trail. What inspires you to write? I'm inspired by the idea of inspiring others. That a reader might find encouragement in my adventures to go out and write their own story, maybe not so much in words, but in experiences. Tell us about your writing process. Writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Garred Kluth
Run Gently Out There by John Morelock
The journey from running on roads to running trails and then to the pauses along the way as what was seen needed to be appreciated unfolds in no particular order. The miles of trails led to encounters with rocks and birds; trees, both large and small; ferns, mosses, and lichens underfoot caused me to bend and inspect; the whys and wonders of tidal rises and falls were read about–fogs and clouds were above and below; cacti in the desert dryness, redwoods in coastal fog– pauses in the 118º heat of … [Read more...] about Run Gently Out There by John Morelock
The Executive Graveyard by Shaye Mann
Deep in the canyons of Southern Utah lies nature’s deadliest predator: man. The location is Zion National Park, host to three million tourists each year. But unfortunately, not all of them make it out alive. Nick Perrone is a successful executive whose wife is seven months pregnant with a child he never wanted. Wyatt Orr is a struggling Homicide Detective who joined the force after failing to save his father from an armed burglar. A camping trip seems like the perfect opportunity for these … [Read more...] about The Executive Graveyard by Shaye Mann
