Check out this month’s roundup of books that pair well with taking a few puffs and the path less traveled. Let’s hit the road, readers!
“The Last Season”
Eric Blehm (@ericblehmofficial)
Harper Perennial
Step right into the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada in California, but with a dark twist in this gripping true story. “The Last Season” follows backcountry ranger Randy Morgenson, infamous for his ability to locate lost hikers, until he becomes one himself. Equal parts adventure biography and true-crime-esque mystery, this Outdoor Book Award winner pulls you deep into the solitude of nature and keeps you questioning what really happened to Morgenson out there.
“High Infatuation”
Steph Davis (@highsteph)
Mountaineers Books
Raw and reflective self-proclaimed “dirtbag climber” Steph Davis shares the highs and lows (literally) of a life lived on the edge. Through a collection of essays and poems, she explores hard-earned lessons in solitude, ambition and resilience shaped by her experience as a professional athlete. You’ll be hanging on every word as Davis takes you from a single-day ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitan to weeks spent waiting out storms in a tent in the mountains of Patagonia.
“A Walk in the Woods”
Bill Bryson (@billbryson8394)
Doubleday
Part travel memoir, part laugh-out-loud adventure, this New York Times bestseller follows Bill Bryson on his 2,100-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail. From unexpected wildlife encounters to hilariously unqualified travel companions, his sharp humor keeps the trek light and endlessly entertaining. Woven throughout his trail tales are thoughtful reflections on the importance of preserving America’s wilderness, helping you meditate on what it really means to get lost in the wild.
“Forage, Gather, Feast”
Maria Finn (@maria_finn1)
Sasquatch Books
If you like to get adventurous in this kitchen, this cookbook is for you. With over 100 recipes built around foraged ingredients, Maria Finn makes it easy to turn a walk in the woods (or even your own backyard) into your next home-cooked meal. Rooted in fresh West Coast flavors and seasonal simplicity, some standout recipes include the Pine Scones with Huckleberries, Rose Hip and Apple Jam and Campfire Porcini Risotto (yum).
It’s time to throw a book in your hiking bag, get out there and get adventurous. Until next time …
