Book Review: Seattle Stairway Walks (Print Version)
Hit the Stairs Written for Washington Trails magazine Visit the published magazine article here and the companion blog here Seattle Stairway Walks gives hikers a fun way to stay in shape during the off-season with urban hikes that include grassroots art, picturesque views and—you guessed it—plenty of stairs. Exercising in the off-season can take a lot of discipline. After all, treadmills and exercise bikes don’t reward intense physical exertion with expansive vistas, wildflower meadows or alpine lakes. For Puget Sounders or Seattle visitors, authors Jake and Cathy Jaramillo offer a better way to stay in shape with Seattle Stairway Walks from Mountaineers Books. This recent title is crammed full of neighborhood hikes that take advantage of...
Book Review: Beyond the Bear
Inspiration in the Face of Tragedy Written for Washington Trails magazine Visit the published article here Beyond the Bear could have been a story about a life ruined. After all, it is the firsthand account of one of the most horrific grizzly bear attacks in recent history. Instead, Dan Bigley, with the help of coauthor Debra McKinney, crafted an inspiring tale of a life reinvented in the wake of an experience that could only be called pure, unadulterated hell. As befits a nature enthusiast and experienced outdoorsman, Bigley’s narrative is captivating from the beginning. In the weeks, and even hours, leading up to the attack, Bigley was a man who had it all. Six months before the attack he landed his dream job with Alaska Children’s...
Book Review: Seattle Stairway Walks (Online Version)
Seattle Stairs: A Step Up from Stairmasters Written for the Washington Trails Association blog Visit the published blog here and the companion magazine article here Can you hike in the city? Sure you can. Discover a whole new side of Seattle and stay in shape with the Seattle Stairway Walks guide from Mountaineers Books. Get outside in the off-season Life during hiking season is an adventure. Each weekend brings with it the possibility of discovering a favorite new trail, conquering a difficult new peak, or making an epic new memory that you and your hiking companions will talk and laugh about for years to come. In comparison, life in the off-season can seem, well, off. It doesn’t have to be that way. The place you live, wherever...